Did ever king die starved?
Cleom. I know not that;
Yet still be firm in this,—The gods are good,
Though thou and I may perish.
Cleon. Indeed, I know not,
That ever I offended heaven in thought;
I always said my prayers.
Cleom. Thou didst thy duty.
Cleon. And yet you lost the battle, when I prayed.
Cleom. 'Twas in the Fates I should: but hold thee there;