The Cid by Pierre Corneille
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_Count._ [The sovereign power] of a sceptre which, without me, would fall from his hand. He himself has too much interest in my person, and my head in falling would cause his crown to fall. _Don Arias._ Permit reason to bring back your senses. Take good advice. _Count_. The advice [_or,_ counsel] with regard to it is [already] taken. _Don Arias._ What shall I say, after all? I am obliged to give him an account [of this interview]. _Count._ [Say] that I can never consent to my own dishonor. _Don Arias._ But think that kings will be absolute. _Count._ The die is cast, sir. Let us speak of the matter no more. _Don Arias._ Adieu, then, sir, since in vain I try to persuade you. Notwithstanding [_lit._ with] all your laurels, still dread the thunderbolt. _Count._ I shall await it without fear. _Don Arias._ But not without effect. _Count._ We shall see by that Don Diego satisfied. [_Exit Don Arias.] [Alone]_ He who fears not death fears not threats. I have a heart superior to the greatest misfortunes [_lit._ above the proudest |
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