A throne too easily—does it disappoint thee

To find there is a slipperier step or two

Than what was counted on?

Arb.‍When the hour comes,

Thou shall perceive how far I fear or no.

Thou hast seen my life at stake—and gaily played for:

But here is more upon the die—a kingdom.

Bel. I have foretold already—thou wilt win it:140

Then on, and prosper.

Arb.‍Now were I a soothsayer,