Pis. Sir, take a resolution to be calm,
And not like Men in love abandon Reason.
—You may observe the actions of these Lovers,
But be not passionate whate’er you find;
That headstrong Devil will undo us all;
If you’ll be happy, quit its company.
Alcip. I fain would take thy counsel— [Pauses.
Pis. Come, clear up, my Lord, and do not hang the head
Like Flowers in storms; the Sun will shine again.
Set Galatea’s Charms before your Eyes,
Think of the Glory to divide a Kingdom;
And do not waste your noble Youth and Time
Upon a peevish Heart you cannot gain.
This day you must to th’.amp, and in your absence
I’ll take upon me what I scorn’d last night,
The Office of a Spy—
Believe me, Sir, for by the Gods I swear,
I never wish’d the glory of a Conquest
With half that zeal as to compose these differences.
Alcip. I do believe thee, and will tell thee something That past between the Prince and I last night; And then thou wilt conclude me truly miserable.
[Exeunt.
SCENE II. The Palace.
Enter Falatius, Labree, as passing by they meet Cleontius.
Cle. Your Servant, my Lord. —So coldly, stay—your reason, Sir.
[Fal. puts off his Hat a little, and passes on.
Fal. How mean you, Sir?