Sal.‍On what duty?

Bel.‍On the state's.

We have the privilege to approach the presence;

But found the Monarch absent.[k]

Sal.‍And I too

Am upon duty.

Arb.‍May we crave its purport?

Sal. To arrest two traitors. Guards! Within there!

Enter Guards.

Sal. (continuing).‍Satraps,