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Had he disliked it, It had been dealt to him in scantier measure. And lies—to hear a prince whose fitful humours Can mar or make the vassals who surround him, Name this as special charge on any one! His violent passions have reduced his judgment To very childishness.

But dost thou think the fierceness of his wrath Will make him really bring to execution A wife who has so long and dearly loved him?

How should I know what he will really do? The words he spoke to me ev'n now may show thee His judgment is obscured. But if he do; Where is the harm when faded wives are cross And will not live in quietness with a younger, To help them on a step to their Newané? She never favour'd me, that dame Artina, And I foresaw she would not come to good. [Exeunt.