And this is my return, to cause her death.

Crat. Peace! your misfortunes cause it, not your fault.

Enter Cleora.

Cleom. What! my Cleora?

I stretched my bounds as far as I could go,

To shun the sight of what I cannot help;

A flower withering on the stalk, for want

Of nourishment from earth, and showers from heaven,

All I can give thee is but rain of eyes. [Wiping his Eyes.

Cleor. Alas! I have not wherewithal to weep;