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The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 2 (of 3)

SCENE VIII.

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Enter [372] Mountsorrell, and knocks at Seroune's door. Seroune's Wife [within]. Who is that which knocks there? Mount. Mountsorrell, from the Duke of Guise. Seroune's Wife [within]. Husband, come down; here's one would speak with you From the Duke of Guise. Enter Seroune from the house. Ser. To speak with me, from such a man as he? Mount. I, I, for this, Seroune; and thou shalt ha't. [Showing his dagger. Ser. O, let me pray, before I take my death! Mount. Despatch, then, quickly. Ser. O Christ, my Saviour! Mount. Christ, villain! Why, darest thou presume to call on Christ,10 Without the intercession of some saint? Sanctus [373] Jacobus, he's [374] my saint; pray to him. Ser. O let me pray unto my God! Mount. Then take this with you. [Stabs Seroune, who dies; and then exit.

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