How we cite our quotes:
Quote #10
ANTONIO
Lay hands upon those villains!VINDICE
How? On us?ANTONIO
Bear 'em to speedy execution.VINDICE
Heart, wast not for your good, my lord?ANTONIO
My good? Away with 'em. Such an old man as he,
You that would murder him would murder me.(5.3.131-136)
The play ends with Vindice and Hippolito, who have been acting as vigilante judges, being judged. Is it tragic irony? Their just desserts? Both? We'll let you be the judge on this one.