all men to read their actions through: men's hearts and faces are so far asunder, that they hold no intelligence. Do but view yon stranger well, and you shall see a fever through all his bravery, and feel him shake like a true tenant: if he give not back his crown again upon the report of an elder-gun, I have no augury. King. Go to; Be more yourself, as you respect our favour ; You'll stir us else. Sir, I must have you know, 270 Or by the gods— Phi. I am dead, sir; you're my fate. It was not I King. Phi. Yes, with my father's spirit. 279 Sure, he's possessed. But I'll suppress him; he's a factious spirit, And will undo me. I am your servant. King. [Exeunt King, Pharamond, Arethusa, Dion. I thank you, sir! you dare not for the people. Gal. Ladies, what think you now of this brave fellow? Meg. A pretty talking fellow, hot at hand. But eye yon stranger: is he not a fine complete gentleman? Oh, these strangers, I do affect them strangely! they do the rarest home-things, and please the fullest! As I live, I could love all the nation over and over for his sake. 302 Gal. Gods comfort your poor head-piece, lady! 'tis a weak one, and had need of a night-cap. [Exeunt Galatea, Megra, and Lady. Dion. See, how his fancy labours! Has he not Spoke home and bravely? what a dangerous Did he give fire to! how he shook the King, Like a cold winter-dew. Phi. Gentlemen, 310 You have no suit to me? I am no minion: You stand, methinks, like men that would be courtiers, If I could well be flattered at a price, Not to undo your children. You're all honest: Phi. Well, very well; Dion. Phi. The King must please, 320 330 Friends, no more; Our ears may be corrupted; 'tis an age We dare not trust our wills to. Do you love me? Thra. Do we love heaven and honour? Phi. My Lord Dion, you had A virtuous gentlewoman called you father; Dion. Most honoured sir, she is ; And, for the penance but of an idle dream, Enter a Lady. Phi. Is it to me, Or any of these gentlemen, you come? Lady. To you, brave lord; the princess would entreat Your present company. Phi. The princess send for me! you are mistaken. Dion. Do you know what you do? 340 [Exit Lady. Phi. By Jupiter, I must not fear a woman! 350 Her eye may shoot me dead, or those true red out; [Exit. There's all the danger in't: but, be what may, Dion. Go on, And be as truly happy as thou 'rt fearless! 355 Come, gentlemen, let's make our friends acquainted, [Exeunt. Lady. Dear madam, you were wont to credit me Are. But didst thou tell me so? I am forgetful, and my woman's strength How looked he when he told thee he would come? Lady. Why, well. Are. And not a little fearful? Lady. Fear, madam! sure, he knows not what it is. ΙΟ Are. You are all of his faction; the whole court Is bold in praise of him; whilst I May live neglected, and do noble things, |