What does prospero mean in this speech to ariel in the tempest ? let them be hunted soundly. at this hour lie at my mercy all mine enemies: shortly shall my labours end, and thou shalt have the air at freedom: for a little follow, and do me service. a. my life is coming to an end, and i now realize how much of it was a lie b. i should have forgiven my enemies, and i would have peace of mind c. i will set you free once we finish our work against our enemies d. you will speak at my funeral and only remember the good i had done