I thought, I hoped you might pardon them. Is pardon punishment? I wished you would spare them. Why would I do that?

What I wanted in a weaker moment, husband, I resisted. I ask you do the same. Allow her life.

Fine. If the bitch lives, she lives with the knowledge that everyone she knew has died by my sword.

Because she is the sister of our greatest enemy! And an agent of the Song court. If you spare her, you may use her.