Alcan. I never heard of any that were so, For though the will to do’t, and power they want, They love to hear of what they cannot grant.
Phi. No more, Is this your duty to your Prince, Alcander? You were not wont to counsel thus amiss, ’.is either Disrespect or some Design; I could be wondrous angry with thee now, But that my Grief has such possession here, ’.will make no room for Rage.
Alcan. I cannot, Sir, repent of what I’ve said,
Since all the errors which I have committed
Are what my passion to your interest led me to,
But yet I beg your Highness would recal
That sense which would persuade you ‘tis unjust.
Phi. Name it no more, and I’ll forgive it thee.
Alcan. I can obey you, Sir.
Phi. What shall we do to night, I cannot sleep.
Alcan. I’m good at watching, and doing any thing.
Phi. We’ll serenade the Ladies and the Bride. —The first we may disturb, but she I fear Keeps watch with me to night, though not like me.
Enter a Page of the Prince’s.
Phi. How now, Boy, Is the Musick ready which I spoke for?