[Cupids Conflict.]

Mela. Cleanthes.

Cl. M ela my dear! why been thy looks so sad

As if thy gentle heart were sunk with care?

Impart thy case; for be it good or bad

Friendship in either will bear equall share.

Mel. Not so; Cleanthes, for if bad it be

My self must bleed afresh by wounding thee.

But what it is, my slow, uncertain wit

Cannot well judge. But thou shalt sentence give