But haste, and lose no time.

Clean. I'm all on fire to serve my friend and father. [Exit Cleanthes.

Sosib. [Alone.] This Cleomenes ought to be dispatched;

Dispatched the safest way: he ought to die.

Not that I hate his virtue; but I fear it.

The mistress drives my counsels to the leeward.

Now I must edge upon a point, of wind;

And make slow way, recovering more and more,

Till I can bring my vessel safe ashore. [Exit Sosib.