28. but you shall not have this cause of laughter against me;
29. nor will I transgress the sacred oaths of my forefathers to keep the law.
30. No, not if you pluck out my eyes, and consume my entrails.
31. I am not so old, and void of manliness, but that my rational powers are youthful in defence of my religion.
32. Now then; prepare your wheels, and kindle a fiercer flame.
33. I will not so compassionate my old age, as on my account to break the law of my country.
34. I will not belie you, O law, my instructor! or forsake you, O beloved self-control!
35. I will not put you to shame, O philosopher Reason; or deny you, O honored priesthood, and science of the law.
36. Mouth! you shall not pollute my old age, nor the full stature of a perfect life.
37. My fathers shall receive me pure, not having quailed before your compulsion, though to death.
38. For over the ungodly you shall tyrannize; but you shall not lord it over my thoughts about religion, either by your arguments, or through deeds.