Wherewith our vigilance hath hedged the state:—
France joins the envious league;—their minions lurk
Within the city’s bounds, to discontent
Stirring the populace.—But one way offers
Security—let laws too often slighted
Reign in full force.
Contarini.
It doth become us here
To feign sleep, but unclose a thousand eyes;
To treasure up each doubtful sign and word,