And will you then speed towards that Hell?
Will you clasp that perdition in your arms, ere 'tis needful?
Will you plunge into those flames while you still have the power to shun them?
'Tis a Madman's action.

No, no, Ambrosio: Let us for awhile fly from divine vengeance.

Be advised by me; Purchase by one moment's courage the bliss of years; Enjoy the present, and forget that a future lags behind.' 'Matilda, your counsels are dangerous: I dare not, I will not follow them.

I must not give up my claim to salvation.

Monstrous are my crimes; But God is merciful, and I will not despair of pardon.' 'Is such your resolution?
I have no more to say.