"When I perceive that, through the warrior's mean, Extinguished is my father's every foe;
And, conquered by himself, that knight is seen -- Friendless, through us -- I now the masque forego;
What I, from him, beneath a flattering mien, Had hitherto concealed, I plainly show;
-- What deep and deadly hate by bosom fired, And that I but to work his death desired.
