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I do; and come to entreat thee, lady, That thou with thy enchafed and vengeful son May'st use a mother's influence to save him.

Entreaties are not wanted, good De Creda, For herein I am zealous as thyself.

He must not die.

Nor shall, if I can save him.

Then let us meet Rasinga, as he passes, Ere he can reach the shelter of his chamber, Where men are wont to cherish moody wrath; And we will so beset him with our prayers, That we shall move his soul, if it be possible. The fair Artina too must come with us To beg her brother's life.

Yes, be it so; but first let us apprise her, And do it warily, lest sudden grief O'erwhelm her totally.

That will be necessary. And, lady, let us find her instantly; We have no time to spare.[Exeunt.