_See what a scourge is laid upon your hate,
That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love.
And I for winking at your discords too
Have lost a brace of kinsmen. All are punish'd."_
Here, the Prince is acknowledging his own responsibility for overlookinng and tolerating the ongoing conflict between the families. He expresses remorse for his inaction, which allowed matters to escalate to the tragic conclusion of Romeo and Juliet's lives. Thus, the Prince takes accountability for his part in the tragedy and the unfortunate events that transpired in Verona.