An hour ago, who dared to term me such370
Had held his life but lightly—as it is,
I must forgive you, even as he forgave us—
Semiramis herself would not have done it.
Bel. No—the Queen liked no sharers of the kingdom,
Not even a husband.[17]
Arb.I must serve him truly——
Bel. And humbly?
Arb.No, sir, proudly—being honest.
I shall be nearer thrones than you to heaven;