Can I do less, to show you I am kind,

To comfort you for those you left behind?

Cleom. The world would think you kinder than you ought.

Cas. Why should I care what base Egyptians thought?

Cleom. Immoderate gifts oppress me, not relieve;

Nor dare I take what ruins you to give.

Cas. Leave me to judge of that; I could prescribe

An easy way of giving back my bribe.

Why would you force me farther than my part?

Look on my eyes, and you may read my heart. [Looks on her as by stealth.