And values freedom: with a rosy chain
I still should feel a captive.

I:2:46 SIDO.
Noble Leon
Is proof against the gentle passion, lady,
And will ere long, my rapier for a gage,
Marry a scold.

I:2:47 LEON.
In Burgos now, methinks,
Marriage is scarce the mode. Our princess frowns,
It seems, upon her suitors.

I:2:48 SIDO.
Is it true
The match is off?

I:2:49 LEON.
'Tis said.

I:2:50 COUN.
The match is off
You did not tell me this strange news, Alarcos.

I:2:51 SIDO.
Did he not tell you how --

I:2:52 ALAR.
In truth, good sirs,