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SCENE IV.
Prusias, Nicomedes, Attalus, Flaminius, Araspes, Guards.Flam.
If my affront this anger draws,
Sir you might spare it to so light a cause
Rome may receive it with resentments due
But I have Friends that shall appease her too.
Pru.
I'le do her right, to morrow from this hand,
Attalus shall receive supream command:
I'le make him King of Pontus and my heir,
And for this Rebel who does so much dare,
Rome shall be Judge what his affronts deserve,
In Attalus stead, he shall for Hostage serve.
And to conduct him fit means shall be found,
So soon as he has seen his Brother crown'd,
Nico.
And will you send me then to Rome?
Pru.
Yes Sir:
Go, ask your dear Laodice from her.
Nico.
I'le go, i'le go Sir, and shall there appear,
A greater Monarch then you dare be here.
Flam.
Rome on your actions will true value set.
Nico.
Gently Flaminius we are not there yet
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Things well begun are often ill atcheiv'd.
Pru.
Away Araspes, double now his Guard.
Atta.
Sir.
Pru.
Thank Rome, and still have this regard.
That as her powers are the springs of yours,
'Tis her support alone your power secures.
But Sir I now must your excuse desire,
(to Flaminius.
The Queens disgusts some comfort do require.
I'le therefore go but leave him still with you,
Attalus once more give Rome those thanks are due.
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