To let your father's friend for three long months

Thus dance attendance for a word of audience.

Cas. Now, by my soul, 'tis nobly urged: He speaks

As if he were in Sparta, on his throne;

Not asking aid, but granting.

How little looks our pageant prince to him!

This is the only king I ever saw. [Aside.

Cleom. By all the gods, when I have stood repulsed,

Before your gates, and could not gain admittance,

I have not sighed so much for my own sorrows,