into their throats, and have not of the gods.-Valerius! Enter VALERIUS. king calls for you; yet be leaden-footed, f his fury. matter? Small winds shake him: eus-who where he threats appals-hath sent ze to him, and pronounces s; who is at hand to seal his wrath. Let him approach: ar the gods in him, he brings not to us: yet what man worth-the case is each of oursaction's dregg'd with mind assur'd es about 2(27) Leave that unreason'd; and now for Thebes, not Creon: ral to him were dishonour, ppose; therefore we must d to the mercy of our fate, nded our last minute. So we must. -ar's afoot? or it shall be, - condition? "Tis in motion; of state came in the instant Let's to the king; who, were he er of that honour which es(28) in, the blood we venture r our health; which were not spent, for purchase: but, alas, nc'd before our hearts, what will troke do damage? Arc. Let th' event, That never-erring arbitrator, tell us When we know all ourselves; and let us follow The becking of our chance. SCENE III. Before the gates of Athens. Enter PIRITHOUS, HIPPOLYTA, and EMILIA. [Exeunt Pir. No further! Hip. Pir. Remember me To our all-royal brother; for whose speed Since, in our terrene state, petitions are not Are in his army, in his tent. In's bosom. Hip. Pir. Peace be to you, As I pursue this war! which shall be then Beyond further requiring.(30) Emi. How his longing Follows his friend! since his depart, his sports,(31) Though craving seriousness and skill, pass'd slightly Made him regard, or loss consider; but To these so differing twins. Have you observ'd him Hip. I' the least of these was dreadful ;(33) and they have Doubtless Emi. Hip. 'Twas Flavina. (34) Yes. You talk of Pirithous' and Theseus' love: Theirs has more ground, is more maturely season'd, And she I sigh and spoke of, were things innocent, [Exit. Lov'd for we did, and like the elements That know not what nor why, yet do effect Was then of me approv'd; what not, condemn'd, Whereon her spirits would sojourn, rather dwell on,— That the true love 'tween maid and maid may be Hip. You're out of breath; And this high-speeded pace is but to say, Emi. I'm sure I shall not. Hip. Now, alack, weak sister, I must no more believe thee in this point- That loathes even as it longs. But, sure, my sister, Emi. I am not(41) Against your faith; yet I continue mine. [Exeunt. SCENE IV. A field before Thebes. Dead bodies lying on the ground; among them PALAMON and ARCITE. A battle struck within; then a retreat; then a flourish. Then enter THESEUS (victor), Herald, and Attendants. The three Queens meet THESEUS, and fall on their faces before him. First Queen. To thee no star be dark! Sec. Queen. Friend thee for ever! Third Queen. Both heaven and earth All the good that may Be wish'd upon thy head, I cry Amen to't! Thes. Th' impartial gods, who from the mounted heavens View us their mortal herd, behold who err, And in their time chastise. Go, and find out [Exeunt Queens. What are those? Herald. Men of great quality, as may be judg'd Thes. By th' helm of Mars, I saw them in the war- Worth a god's view. What was't that prisoner told me(43) Herald. Nor in a state of life :(45) had they been taken When their last hurts were given, 'twas possible They might have been recover'd; yet they breathe, And have the name of men. |