3 Egypt. That's according as you succeed: of your side hitherto.
Panth. If you are men, come join with us.
4 Egypt. You are too few for us to join with you; but get the greater party of your side, and we'll be sure to help the common cry.
Cleom. Dare you do nothing to assert your freedom?
3 Egypt. Yes,—we'll pray devoutly for you.
Clean. The brave pray with their swords; that's a man's part.
4 Egypt. Praying with our swords, the law calls fighting; and fighting is bloodshed; and bloodshed is hanging; and hanging is the part of a dog, and not of a man, in my opinion.
1 Egypt. Every one for himself. [Egyptian Trumpets within.
The government is a coming. [They shrink back in a Fright, and clap the Doors.
Clean. Run! couch, you cowards, to your tyrant lords.