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49 Mel.He hath lost himself Much, since his daughter miss'd the happiness My sister gain'd; and, though he call me Foe, I pity him.

Cal.Pity! A Pox upon you!

Mel.Mark his disorder'd Words, and at the Mask, Diagoras knows, he raged, and rail'd at me, And call'd a lady whore, so innocent She understood him not. But it becomes Both you and me too to forgive distraction: Pardon him, as I do.

Cal.I'll not speak for thee, For all thy cunning.—If you will be safe, Chop off his head; for there was never known So impudent a rascal.

King.Some, that love him Get him to bed. Why, pity should not let Age make itself contemptible; we must be All old; have him away.

Mel.Calianax, the King believes you; come you shall go Home, and rest; you have done well. You'll give it up When I have used you thus a month, I hope.

Cal.Now, now, tis plain, sir; he does move me still. he says, he knows I'll give him up the fort, When he has used me thus a month. I am mad, Am I not, still?

Omnes.Ha, ha, ha!

Cal.I shall be mad indeed, if you do thus! Why should you trust a sturdy fellow there (That has no virtue in him; all's in his sword) Before me? Do but take his weapons from him, And he's an ass; and I'm a very fool, Both with him, and without him, as you use me.

Omnes.Ha, ha, ha!

King.'Tis well, Calianax; but if you use This once again, I shall entreat some other To see your offices be well discharged. Be merry, gentlemen; it grows somewhat late.— Amintor, thou wouldst be a-bed again.

Amin.Yes, sir.

King.And you, Evadne.—Let me take Thee in my arms, Melantius, and believe Thou art, as thou deserv'st to be, my friend Still, and for ever.—Good Calianax, Sleep soundly; it will bring thee to thyself.

Cal.Sleep soundly! I sleep soundly now, I hope; I could not be thus else.—How darest thou stay Alone with me, knowing how thou hast used me?

Mel.You cannot blast me with your tongue, and that's The strongest part you have about you.

Cal.I do look for some great Punishment for this, For