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 Exchange that name, for 'tis the worthiest still. A traitor!—I retrace in thought the time, When for your cause I fought; 'tis all one path Strew'd o'er with flowers. Point out the day on which A traitor's deeds were mine; the day which pass'd Unmark'd by thanks, and praise, and promises Of high reward! What more? Behold me here! And when I came to seeming honour call'd. When in my heart most deeply spoke the voice Of love, and grateful zeal, and trusting faith— Of trusting faith! oh! no.—Doth he who comes Th' invited guest of friendship, dream of faith? I came to be ensnar'd! Well! it is done, And be it so! but since deceitful hate Hath thrown at length her smiling mask aside, Praise be to heaven! an open field at least Is spread before us. Now 'tis yours to speak, Mine to defend my cause; declare ye then My treasons!

Doge. By the secret college soon All shall be told thee.

Car. I appeal not there. What I have done for you, hath all been done In the bright noon-day, and its tale shall not Be told in darkness. Of a warrior's deeds Warriors alone should judge; and such I chuse To be mine arbiters; my proud defence Shall not be made in secret. All shall hear.

Doge. The time for choice is past.

Car. What! is there force Employ'd against me?—Guards! (raising his voice. )

Doge. They are not nigh. Soldiers! (enter armed men.) Thy guards are these.

Car. I am betray'd!

Doge. 'Twas then a thought of wisdom to disperse Thy followers. Well and justly was it deem'd That the hold traitor, in his plots surpris'd, Might prove a rebel too.

Car. E'en as ye list, Now be it yours to charge me.

Doge. Bear him hence, Before the secret college.

Car. Hear me yet One moment first. That ye have doom'd my death I well perceive; but with that death ye doom