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343
[What outrage more, at whose command ]
SOLO AND CHORUS.
KARL.What outrage more, at whose command
Am I thus shackled and restrained?—
What mockery 's this? In this free land
The subject's rights should be maintained.
344
The traitor braves the king's command!
KARL.
Those whom the lion would ensnare,
Should of his reckless fangs beware!
The forest-monarch, held at bay,
Will turn and spring upon his prey!
CHORUS.
Thus bold will guilt full oft appear!—
The sword of Justice let him fear!
WEDGEWOOD
(as KARL is placed in the witness-box.)
Silence in the court!
CHORUS.
With mercy let justice
To mortals be given;
For Mercy and Justice
Are twin-born of heaven.
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