+Don C.+ Th' are useful succours, when they serve in chains: But he who throws the bridle on their necks, From a good cause will produce ill effects. +Don H.+ Be th' effects what they will, I am resolv'd. I doubt not of your kind concurrence, sir, [_Addressing to +Don Antonio+._ In all the near concernments of a person Allied to you as I am; but, noble brother, It were against the laws of hospitality And civil breeding to engage a guest (Newly arriv'd after so long a journey) In an occasion where there may be danger. +Don A.+ If such be the occasion, I must then Acquaint you freely, that I wear a sword, Which must not be excluded from your service. I'm sure you are too noble to employ yours In any cause not justifi'd by honour. +Don H.+ Though with regret, I see, sir, I must yield To your excess of generosity, This only I shall say to satisfy Your just reflections, that my resentments Are grounded on affronts of such a nature That, as nothing but the offender's life Can e'er repair 'em, so, as to the forms Of taking my revenge, they can't admit Of the least scruple. +Don A.+ Honour's my standard, and 'tis true that I Had rather fall, than blush for victory; But you are such a judge of honour's laws, That 'twere injurious to suspect your cause. Allow me, sir, th' honour to lead the way. [_Exeunt +Don Antonio+ and +Don Henrique+._ +Don C.+ If Porcia be there too (as I believe) 'Twill prove, I fear, a fatal tragedy; But should she not be there, yet 'tis too much For such a heart as mine, through ignorance To have betray'd a gentleman, though faulty, Into such cruel hands. I must go with them; But so resolv'd as, in this bloody strife, I'll salve my honour, or I'll lose my life. [_Exit._ _Scene changes to +Don Carlos's+ house. Enter +Don Octavio+, +Diego+, and +Flora+ with a candle._ +Flo.+ O th' unluckiness! I vow t' you, sir, I have scarce known that door e'er lock'd before. +Don O.+ There's no remedy, Flora: I am now At the mercy of my enemies. +Diego.+ Having broken into another's ground, 'Tis just, i' faith, you should be put i' th' pound.