1 _Lord_. It must not be: Such mercie to ourselves were tirranie.
2 _Lord_. Nor are we to consider who they are That have offended, but what's the offence And how it should be punishd, to deter Others by the example.
_Bred_. Which we will doe; And using that united powre which warrants All we thinck fitt, we doe intreat your Highnes (For willingly we would not say comaund you), As you affect the safetie of the State Or to preserve your owne deserved honours And never-tainted loyaltie, to make knowne All such as are suspected.
_Or_. I obey you; And though I cannot give up certaine proofes To point out the delinquents, I will name The men the generall voice proclaimes for guiltie. _Modesbargens_ flight assures him one, nor is The pentionary of _Roterdam_[169] _Grotius_, Free from suspition: from _Utrecht_ I have brought The Secretarie _Leidenberge_, who hath Confest alredy something that will give us Light to find out the rest. I would end here And leave out _Barnavelt_.
_Bred_. If he be guiltie He's to be nam'd and punishd with the rest.
_Vand_. Upon good evidence, but not till then To be committed.
_Will_. 'Twer expedient That something should be practisd to bring in _Modesbargen_. Out of him the truth of all May be wroong out.
_Vand_. But with much difficultie to be performd; For how to force him out of _Germanie_ (Whether they say hee's fledd) without a war, At least the breaking of that league we have Concluded with them, I ingeniously Confes my ignoraunce.
_Or_. Since you approve it, Leave that to me.
_Or_. Call in the Captaine You saw me speake with at the dore.
_Bred_. What does your Excellence ayme at?
_Or_. Have but patience, You shall know sodainely.
_Cap_. My good Angell keepe me And turne it to the best.--What am I sent for?
_Or_. You are wellcom, Captaine; nay 'tis for your good That you are calld for. You are well acquainted With all the parts of _Germanie_?
_Cap_. I have livd there. Most of my time.
_Or_. But doe you know the Castle Belonging to _Modesbargens_ Aunt or Cosen,-- Which 'tis I know not?
_Cap_. Very well, my Lord; A pleasant Cuntry 'tis, and yeilds good hunting.
_Bred_. And that's a sport _Modesbargen_ from his youth Was much inclind to.
_Or_. Wee'll make use of it. It is of waight that you must undertake, And does require your secrecie and care.