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SIR JOHN SUCKLING
[Act III., Sc. 1
The country had been govern'd wholly by you,
And plough'd and reap'd accordingly. For me,20
I understand this mystery as little
As the new love; and as I take it, too,
'Tis much about the time that everything
But owls and lovers take their rest. Good-night,
Philan. Away![Exit25
1 Court. 'Tis early yet; let's go on the queen's side,
And fool a little; I love to warm myself,
Before I go to bed; it does beget
Handsome and sprightly thoughts, and makes our dreams
Half-solid pleasures.30
2 Court. Agreed.[Exeunt
ACT III
Scene I
Enter Prince, Conspirators
Ther. Couldst thou not find out Ziriff?
1 Court. Not speak with him, my lord; yet I sent in
By several men.
Ors. I wonder Iolas meets us not here, too.
Ther. 'Tis strange, but let's on now howe'er;5
When fortunes, honour, life, and all's in doubt,
Bravely to dare is bravely to get out.
[Excursions. The Guard upon them
Ther. Betray'd! betray'd!
Ors. Shift for yourself, sir, and let us alone;
We will secure your way, and make our own.[Exeunt10
Enter the King and Lords
King. Follow, lords, and see quick execution done;
Leave not a man alive.
Who treads on fire, and does not put it out,
Disperses fear in many sparks of doubt.[Exeunt
Re-enter Conspirators, and the Guard upon them
Ors. Stand, friends: an equal party.15
Phi. Brave Orsames, 'tis pleasure to die near thee.
Ors. Talk not of dying, Philan; we will live,
And serve the noble prince again.