I am his
deadliest
foe.
Byron
But show me any place. I do assure you,
If there be faith in man, I am most guiltless:
Think if it were your own case!
_Wer. _ (_aside_). Oh, just God! 70
Thy hell is not hereafter! Am I dust still?
_Gab. _ I see you're moved; and it shows well in you:
I may live to requite it.
_Wer. _ Are you not
A spy of Stralenheim's?
_Gab. _ Not I! and if
I were, what is there to espy in you?
Although, I recollect, his frequent question
About you and your spouse might lead to some
Suspicion; but you best know--what--and why.
I am his deadliest foe.
_Wer. _ _You? _
_Gab. _ After such
A treatment for the service which in part 80
I rendered him, I am his enemy:
If you are not his friend you will assist me.
_Wer. _ I will.
_Gab. _ But how?
_Wer. _ (_showing the panel_). There is a secret spring:
Remember, I discovered it by chance,
And used it but for safety.
_Gab. _ Open it,
And I will use it for the same.
_Wer. _ I found it,
As I have said: it leads through winding walls,
(So thick as to bear paths within their ribs,
Yet lose no jot of strength or stateliness,)
And hollow cells, and obscure niches, to 90
I know not whither; you must not advance:
Give me your word.
