Though scorning all that could fall on himself,

He pities them whose fortunes are embarqu'd

In his unlucky quarrel; cryes aloud too

That they should sound retreat, and save themselves:

That he desir'd not, so much noble blood

Should be lost in his service, or attend

On his misfortunes: and then, taking horse

With some few of his friends, he came to Lesbos,

And with Cornelia, his Wife, and Sons,

He's touch'd upon your shore: the King of Parthia,