SCENE II.
Enter [21] Governor of Malta, Knights, and Officers; met by Bassoes of the Turk, Calymath.
Gov. Now, Bassoes, what demand you at our hands?
1 Bas. Know, Knights of Malta, that we come from Rhodes, From Cyprus, Candy, and those other Isles That lie betwixt the Mediterranean seas.
Gov. What's Cyprus, Candy, and those other Isles To us, or Malta? What at our hands demand ye?
Cal. The ten years' tribute that remains unpaid.
Gov. Alas! my lord, the sum is over-great, I hope your highness will consider us.10
Cal. I wish, grave governor, 'twere in my power To favour you, but 'tis my father's cause, Wherein I may not, nay, I dare not dally.
Gov. Then give us leave, great Selim Calymath. [Consults apart with the Knights.
Cal. Stand all aside, and let the Knights determine, And send to keep our galleys under sail, For happily we shall not tarry here; Now, governor,[22] [say,] how are you resolved?