ISABELLA
That holy father says you would, in preparation for thy fate,
speak contrition: I pray you would accept my own as well,
ere I leave to do his strange but helpful bidding.
CLAUDIO
Nay, do not petition me, who with such cowardice
begged for life at thy expense, nor with
that bravery of spirit do more than advised in my cause;
thy pardon alone will bring me comfort now.
The Prisoner’s Cell (Claudio & Isabella)
CLAUDIO
Hast thou returned to me, sweet sister?
ISABELLA
That holy father says you would, in preparation for thy fate,
speak contrition: I pray you would accept my own as well,
ere I leave to do his strange but helpful bidding.
CLAUDIO
Nay, do not petition me, who with such cowardice
begged for life at thy expense, nor with
that bravery of spirit do more than advised in my cause;
thy pardon alone will bring me comfort now.