we are ruled by a Council, some of whom have been perhaps
transported Criminals, who having acquired great Estates, are now become
your Honour and Right Worshipful, and possess all Places of Authority;
there are amongst them some honest Gentlemen, who now begin to take upon
'em, and manage Affairs as they ought to be.

_Haz._ _Bacon_ I think was one of the Council.

_Friend._ Now you have named a Man indeed above the common Rank, by
Nature generous, brave, resolv'd and daring; who studying the Lives of
the _Romans_ and great Men, that have raised themselves to the most
elevated Fortunes, fancies it easy for ambitious Men to aim at any pitch
of Glory. I've heard him often say, Why cannot I conquer the Universe as
well as _Alexander_? or like another _Romulus_, form a new _Rome_, and
make my self ador'd?

_Haz._ Why might he not? Great Souls are born in common Men sometimes,
as well as Princes.

_Friend._ This Thirst of Glory cherish'd by sullen Melancholy,
I believe, was the first motive that made him in love with the young
_Indian_ Queen, fancying no Hero ought to be without his Princess. And
this was the reason why he so earnestly press'd for a Commission, to be
made General against the _Indians_, which long was promis'd him; but
they fearing his Ambition, still put him off, till the Grievances grew
so high, that the whole Country flock'd to him, and beg'd he would
redress them.--He took the opportunity, and led them forth to fight, and
vanquishing brought the Enemy to fair Terms; but now instead of
receiving him as a Conqueror, we treat him as a Traitor.

_Haz._ Then it seems all the Crime this brave Fellow has committed, is
serving his Country without Authority.

_Friend._ 'Tis so, and however I admire the Man, I am resolv'd to be of
the contrary Party, that I may make an Interest in our new Governor.
Thus stand Affairs, so that after you have seen Madam _Surelove_, I'll
present you to the Council for a Commission.

_Haz._ But my Kinsman's Character--

_Friend._ He was a _Leicestershire_ younger Brother, came over with a
small Fortune, which his Industry has increas'd to a thousand Pounds a
year; and he is now Colonel _John Surelove_, and one of the Council.

_Haz._ Enough.

_Friend._ About it then, Madam _Flirt_ to direct you.

_Haz._ You are full of your Madams here.

_Friend._ Oh! 'tis the greatest Affront imaginable to call a Woman
Mistress, though but a retail Brandy-monger. Adieu.--One thing more,