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,