Yet I have stood and argued with you, because I cannot spare a brave man such as you will prove yourself.

Let us hear no more of your doubtings.

They are unworthy.

Be brave and resolute, and you shall find yourself well rewarded when the baffled Duke shall be forced to raise this siege." He turned without waiting for the reply of Cappoccio--who stood crestfallen, his cheeks reddened by shame of his threat to get him hence--and conducted Valentina calmly across the yard and up the steps of the hall.
It was his way never to show a doubt that his orders would be obeyed, yet on this occasion scarce had the door of the hall closed after them when he turned sharply to the following Ercole.
"Get you an arquebuse," he said quickly, "and take my man Lanciotto, with you.

Should those dogs still prove mutinous, fire into any that attempt the gates--fire to kill--and send me word.