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   The kingdom takes precedence – willingly

   Doth Carlos to the minister give place —

   He speaks for Spain; I am but of the household.

   The duke remains – the Infanta may proceed.

   Then must I put it to your honor, sir,

   To yield my father for a while to me.

   A son, you know, may to a father's ear

   Unbosom much, in fulness of his heart,

   That not befits a stranger's ear. The king

   Shall not be taken from you, sir – I seek

   The father only for one little hour.

   Here stands his friend.

                And have I e'er deserved

   To think the duke should be a friend of mine?

   Or tried to make him one? I scarce can love

   Those sons who choose more wisely than their fathers.

   And can Duke Alva's knightly spirit brook

   To look on such a scene? Now, as I live,

   I would not play the busy meddler's part,

   Who thrusts himself, unasked, 'twixt sire and son,

   And there intrudes without a blush, condemned

   By his own conscious insignificance,

   No, not, by heaven, to win a diadem!

   Retire, my lord!

            No, to the cabinet,

   Until I call you.