_Q. Kath._ Sir, I desire you do me right and justice,[369] And to bestow your pity on me; for I am a most poor woman and a stranger, 15 Born out of your dominions; having here No judge indifferent, nor no more assurance[370] Of equal friendship and proceeding. Alas, sir, In what have I offended you? what cause Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure, 20 That thus you should proceed to put me off And take your good grace from me? Heaven witness, I have been to you a true and humble wife,[371] At all times to your will conformable, Ever in fear to kindle your dislike, 25 Yea, subject to your countenance, glad or sorry As I saw it inclined: when was the hour[372] I ever contradicted your desire, Or made it not mine too? Or which of your friends[373] Have I not strove to love, although I knew 30 He were mine enemy? what friend of mine[374] That had to him derived your anger, did I Continue in my liking? nay, gave notice[375] He was from thence discharged? Sir, call to mind[376] That I have been your wife, in this obedience, 35 Upward of twenty years, and have been blest With many children by you: if in the course And process of this time you can report, And prove it too, against mine honour aught, My bond to wedlock or my love and duty,[377][378] 40 Against your sacred person, in God's name,[378] Turn me away, and let the foul'st contempt[379] Shut door upon me, and so give me up To the sharp'st kind of justice. Please you, sir,[380] The king, your father, was reputed for 45 A prince most prudent, of an excellent[381] And unmatch'd wit and judgement: Ferdinand, My father, king of Spain, was reckon'd one The wisest prince that there had reign'd by many A year before: it is not to be question'd 50 That they had gather'd a wise council to them Of every realm, that did debate this business, Who deem'd our marriage lawful: wherefore I humbly[382][383] Beseech you, sir, to spare me, till I may[383] Be by my friends in Spain advised, whose counsel 55 I will implore: if not, i' the name of God, Your pleasure be fulfill'd! _Wol._ You have here, lady, And of your choice, these reverend fathers; men Of singular integrity and learning, Yea, the elect o' the land, who are assembled 60 To plead your cause: it shall be therefore bootless That longer you desire the court, as well[384] For your own quiet, as to rectify What is unsettled in the king.