_Boy._ I have a little brother in England, that I intend to appear to when you have killed me; and if he does not promise me the death of ten Dutchmen in the next war, I'll haunt him instead of you. _Har._ What say you, woman? Have compassion of yourself, and confess; you are of a softer sex. _Wom._ But of a courage full as manly; there is no sex in souls; would you have English wives shew less of bravery than their children do? To lie by an Englishman's side, is enough to give a woman resolution. _Fisc._ Here is a hen of the game too, but we shall tame you in the fire. _Wom._ My innocence shall there be tried like gold, till it come out the purer. When you have burnt me all into one wound, cram gunpowder into it, and blow me up, I'll not confess one word to shame my country. _Har._ I think we have got here the mother of the Maccabees; away with them all three. [_Exeunt the English guarded._] I'll take the pains myself to see these tortured. [_Exeunt_ HARMAN, VAN HERRING, _and the two Dutchmen with the English: Manet_ FISCAL. _Enter_ JULIA _to the_ FISCAL. _Jul._ Oh you have ruined me! you have undone me, in the person of my husband! _Fisc._ If he will needs forfeit his life to the laws, by joining with the English in a plot, it is not in me to save him; but, dearest Julia, be satisfied, you shall not want a husband. _Jul._ Do you think I'll ever come into a bed with him, who robbed me of my dear sweet man? _Fisc._ Dry up your tears; I am in earnest; I will marry you; i'faith I will; it is your destiny. _Jul._ Nay if it be my destiny--but I vow I'll never be yours but upon one condition. _Fisc._ Name your desire, and take it. _Jul._ Then save poor Beamont's life. _Fisc._ This is the most unkind request you could have made; it shews you love him better: therefore, in prudence, I should haste his death. _Jul._ Come, I'll not be denied; you shall give me his life, or I'll not love you; by this kiss you shall, child. _Fisc._ Pray ask some other thing. _Jul._ I have your word for this, and if you break it, how shall I trust you for your marrying me? _Fisc._ Well, I will do it to oblige you. But to prevent her new designs with him, I'll see him shipped away for England strait. [_Aside._ _Jul._ I may build upon your promise, then? _Fisc._ Most firmly: I hear company. _Enter_ HARMAN, VAN HERRING, _and the two Dutchmen, with_ TOWERSON _prisoner._ _Har._ Now, captain Towerson, you have had the privilege to be examined last; this on the score of my old friendship with you, though you have ill deserved it. But here you stand accused of no less crimes than robbery first, then murder, and last, treason: What can you say to clear yourself?