ew ones in our ends.
_Diph_. I fear not;
My spirit lies not that way. Courage _Calianax_.
_Cal_. Would I had any, you should quickly know it.
_Mel_. Speak to the people; thou art eloquent.
_Cal_. 'Tis a fine eloquence to come to the gallows;
You were born to be my end; the Devil take you.
Now must I hang for company; 'tis strange
I should be old, and neither wise nor valiant.
_Enter_ Lisip. Diag. Cleon, Strat. Guard.
_Lisip_. See where he stands as boldly confident,
As if he had his full command about him.
_Strat_. He looks as if he had the bet[t]er cause; Sir,
Under your gracious pardon let me speak it;
Though he be mighty-spirited and forward
To all great things; to all things of that danger
Worse men shake at the telling of; yet certainly
I do believe him noble, and this action
Rather pull'd on than sought; his mind was ever
As worthy as his hand.
_Lis_. 'Tis my fear too;
Heaven forgive all: summon him Lord _Cleon_.
_Cleon_. Ho from the walls there.
_Mel_. Worthy _Cleon_, welcome;
We could have wisht you here Lord; you are honest.
_Cal_. Well, thou art as flattering a knave, though I dare
not tell you so.
[_Aside_.
_Lis_. _Melantius_!
_Mel_. Sir.
_Lis_. I am sorry that we meet thus; our old love
Never requir'd such distance; pray Heaven
You have not left your self, and sought this safety
More out of fear than honour; you have lost
A noble Master, which your faith _Melantius_,
Some think might have preserv'd; yet you know best.
_Cal_. When time was I was mad; some that dares
Fight I hope will pay this Rascal.
_Mel_. Royal young man, whose tears look lovely on thee;
Had they been shed for a deserving one,
They had been lasting monuments. Thy Brother,
Whil'st he was good, I call'd him King, and serv'd him
With that strong faith, that most unwearied valour;
Pul'd peop
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