Leo. I know what 'tis you point at,
The Prince Theanor's love; let not that cheat you;
His vows were but meer Courtship; all his service
But practice how to entrap a credulous Lady:
Or grant it serious, yet you must remember
He's not to love, but where the Queen his Mother
Must give allowance, which to you is barr'd up:
And therefore study to forget that ever
You cherisht such a hope.
Mer. I would I could.
Leo. But brave Agenor, who is come in person
To celebrate this Marriage, for your love
Forgives the forfeit of ten thousand lives,
That must have fall'n under the sword of War
Had not this peace been made; which general good
Both Countreys owe to his affection to you:
O happy Sister, ask this noble Lady
Your bosome friend (since I fail in my credit)
What palme Agenor's name, above all Princes
That Greece is proud of, carries, and with lustre.
Bel. Indeed Fame gives him out for excellent;
And friend, I doubt not but when you shall see him [Ent. a Ser.
He'll so appear to you. Art sure 'tis he?
Bel. Virtue enable me to contain my joy.
'Tis my Euphanes.
Ser. Yes.
Bel. And he's in health?
Ser. Most certainly Madam.
Bel. I'll see him instantly.
So prethee tell him. [Exit Ser.