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Tortona is no coward; and his forces Greater than thou in ruin'd walls like these Canst prudently oppose: therefore be wise, And send for timely aid, lest he surprise thee.

I will be hang'd before another soldier Shall be admitted here.

See to it then.

And so I will; it is not thy concern. [Exit.

He, too, 'tis manifest, has some suspicion Ay, those same looks. Well, well, and if it be, It touches not our honour.—Fair advice! Call in some neighbouring leader of banditti To share the honour of defending her! I know his spite. Twin nestlings from the shell With such a fool! I know his jealous spite, I will be hang'd before another soldier Shall cross the bridge or man our moated wall. [Exit.