And for that offence
Immediately we do exile him hence;
I have an interest in your hate’s proceeding,
My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding;
But I’ll amerce you with so strong a fine
That you shall all repent the loss of mine:
I will be deaf to pleading and excuses;
Nor tears nor prayers shall purchase out abuses:
Therefore use none.
– William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 1. Prince Escalus tells the feuding Montagues and Capulets that Romeo is to be exiled from Verona for killing Tybalt. The city’s authority figure decides against executing him. The Prince explains that he has been personally impacted by the feud with the killing of his cousin Mercutio. Warning both sides of such heavy fines that they will be sorry for his relation’s death, he tells them that he doesn’t want to hear another word or excuse from them.