Emp. He wants preferment as I take it.
Are. Yes Sir;
And for that noble Grace his life shall serve.
Emp. I have a service for him:
I shame a Souldier should become a Begger:
I like the man Aretus.
Are. Gods protect ye.
Emp. Bid him repair to Proculus, and there
He shall receive the business, and reward for't:
I'le see him setled too, and as a Souldier,
We shall want such.
Are. The sweets of Heaven still crown ye.
Emp. I have a fearful darkness in my soul,
And till I be deliver'd, still am dying. [Exeunt.
SCENE II.
Enter Maximus alone.
Max. My way has taken: all the Court's in guard,
And business every where, and every corner
Full of strange whispers: I am least in rumour,