But resolution executes. I use not, Before this royal presence, these fit slights," My speech hath other end; not to attribute All praise to one man's fortune, which is strengthen'd By many hands:-for instance, here is Prophilus, Of much desert; and, though in other rank, our hand; (HEM. and GRON. kiss his hand.) Observe your great example. Hem. With all diligence. Gron. Obsequiously and hourly. Amyc. Some répose After these toils is needful. We must think on Conditions for the conquer'd; they expect them. On! Come, my Ithocles. Euph. Sir, with your favour, I need not a supporter. Pro. Fate instructs me. [Exit АмYC. attended; ITH. CAL. &c.-AS CHRIS. and PHIL. are following CAL. they are detained by HEM. and GRON. These fit slights.] i. e. these trifling services, to which I have adapted the slight or humble language which becomes them. It is the modesty of Ithocles which speaks. Chris. With me? Phil. Indeed I dare not stay. Hem. Sweet lady, Soldiers are blunt,-your lip. Chris. Fye, this is rudeness; [Kisses her. You went not hence such creatures. Gron. Spirit of valour Is of a mounting nature. Phil. It appears so. Pray [now], in earnest, how many men apiece Have you two been the death of? Gron. 'Faith, not many; We were composed of mercy. Hem. For our daring, You heard the general's approbation Before the king. Chris. You" wish'd your country's peace;" That show'd your charity: where are your spoils, Such as the soldier fights for? Phil. They are coming. Chris. By the next carrier, are they not? Gron. Sweet Philema, When I was in the thickest of mine enemies, Slashing off one man's head, another's nose, Phil. And all together. Gron. Then I would with a sigh remember thee, And cry," dear Philema, 'tis for thy sake I do these deeds of wonder!"-dost not love me, With all thy heart now? Phil. Now, as heretofore. I have not put my love to use; the principal Gron. By Mars, I'll marry thee! Phil. By Vulcan, you're foresworn, Except my mind do alter strangely. Gron. One word. Chris. You lie beyond all modesty ;-forbear me. Hem. I'll make thee mistress of a city, 'tis Mine own by conquest. Chris. By petition;-sue for❜t In forma pauperis." City?" kennel.-Gallants! And be good quiet souls of peace, hobgoblins! Chris. Practise to drill hogs, in hope To share in the acorns.-Soldiers! corncutters, But not so valiant; they oft times draw blood, Which you durst never do. When tis'd you have More wit, or more civility, we'll rank you prac I' th' list of men; till then, brave things at arms, Dare not to speak to us,-most potent Groneas! Phil. And Hemophil the hardy-at your services. [Exeunt CHRIS. and PHIL. Gron. They scorn us as they did before we went. Hem. Hang them, let us scorn them; and be revenged. Gron. Shall we? Hem. We will; and when we slight them thus, Instead of following them, they'll follow us; It is a woman's nature. Gron. "Tis a scurvy one. SCENE III. The Gardens of the Palace. A Grove. [Exeunt. Enter TECNICUS, and ORGILUS, disguised, like one of his Scholars. Tec. Tempt not the stars, young man, thou canst not play With the severity of fate; this change Of habit and disguise in outward view From their quick-piercing eyes, which dive at all times Down to thy thoughts: in thy aspèct I note Org. Give me leave, Grave Tecnicus, without foredooming destiny, Tec. Ah, Orgilus, Neglects in young men of delights and life, At odds with nature, that I grudge the thrift Of present hopes, so check them with despair, Tec. Spirit of truth inspire thee! On these conditions I conceal thy change, Org. I to contemplations, [Exit. In these delightful walks.-Thus metamorphosed, I may without suspicion hearken after Love, thou art full of mystery! the deities Themselves are not secure.] i. e. sure, certain: they cannot depend on the results of their own omniscience in these inquiries. |