Afterward he began to speak excitedly,-- "Hast thou thought that I would deny that I wish to stay here to see her?
A fool would have divined that, even had I denied it.

But I will not try to take her by force any longer.

I will tell thee more: if she will not stay here, I will tear the bandages with this sound hand from my arm, will take neither food nor drink; let my death fall on thee and thy brethren.

Why hast thou nursed me?
Why hast thou not commanded to kill me ?" He grew pale from weakness and anger.
Lygia, who had heard all from the other room and who was certain that Vinicius would do what he promised, was terrified.

She would not have him die for anything.