ACT III.
Scene I.—A Room in Antonio's Palace at Verona.
Antonio and Julia discovered.
Antonio.
THY words would almost tempt a saint
To forfeit life.
Julia. Take it, 'tis thine—'twas thou who gavest it!
Antonio. I say again, it is my wish
That thou dost wed the Count.
Julia. The Count hath much offended in mine eyes,
He did not challenge in the fray,
But let Roselo Montes unmolested go his way.
Antonio. The Fates protect him 'gainst the darts of death,
And darkest danger harms him not.
Julia. Holding alone defence of cloak and sword,
That day he should have not escaped the Count.
Antonio. Loved you Otavio then so much,
Thou wilt not wed the Count, because
That villain Montes lives.
Julia. I did dissemble many days,
For my poor heart's sake. But now,
