Alph. Not all; for, Linus kept his constancy;

And one, perhaps, who more resembled me.

Vict. That letter would I view; in hope to find

Some features of the fair that rules your mind.

Alph. Read, for the guilty page is doubled down;

The love too soon will make the lover known. [Giving her the Book.

Read, if you dare; and, when the crime you see,

Accuse my cruel fate, but pity me.

Vict. [Aside.] 'Tis what I feared, the unhappy Canace!—

Read you; for, to a brother 'twas designed, [To him.