Bal. Give, and then take, like children!
Ren. Bounties are
As soone repented as they happen rare.20
Bal. What should Kings doe, and men of eminent places,
But, as they gather, sow gifts to the graces?
And where they have given, rather give againe
(Being given for vertue) then, like babes and fooles,
Take and repent gifts? why are wealth and power?25
Ren. Power and wealth move to tyranny, not bountie;
The merchant for his wealth is swolne in minde,