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SCENE III.

Enter King and Governour.
Gov.
Sir, Sir, you must do something suddainly,
To stop his Pride, so great and high he shoots,
Upon his person too, your State sinks else.
You must not stand now on terms of Gratitude,
And let a simple tenderness besot you;
I'll bring you instantly, where you shall see him,
Attempting your fair Sister privately:
Mark but his high behaviour then.

King.
I will, Father.

Gov.
And with what scorn, I fear contempt too,
Against our Deities.

King.
I hope not.

Gov.
I say, attempting to Corrupt her Soul,
The worst Debauchery—I will not name Lust;
It may be that also.
A little force must be apply'd upon him,
Now, now, apply a little force to humble him;
These kind Caresses do but make him wanton.

King.
Take heed you wrong him not.

Gov.
Take you heed to your safety,
The freedom of your People; to the Gods:
I but forewarn you, King; if you misdoubt me,
Or think I come unsent—

King.
No, I'll go with you.

[Exeunt.