And thrust between my father and the god.

Cleor. Do you not view, my lord,

As in a glass, your darling fault, ambition,

Reflected in your son?

Cleom. My virtue rather:

I love to see him sparkle out betimes,

For 'twas my flame, that lighted up his soul:

I'm pleased with my own work; Jove was not more

With infant nature, when his spacious hand

Had rounded this huge ball of earth and seas,