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106 The country had been govern'd wholly by you,

And plough'd and reap'd accordingly. For me,

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!

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.

2 Court. Agreed.

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;

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.

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.

Ors. Stand, friends: an equal party.

Phi. Brave Orsames, 'tis pleasure to die near thee.

Ors. Talk not of dying, Philan; we will live,

And serve the noble prince again.