Prosp. It works: Come on: Thou hast done well, fine Ariel: Follow me. Hark what thou shalt do for me. [Whispers Ariel.

Mir. Be of comfort! My father's of a better nature, sir, Than he appears by speech: This is unwonted, Which now came from him.

Prosp. Thou shalt be free as mountain winds: But then Exactly do all points of my command.

Ariel. To a syllable. [Exit Ariel.

Prosp. to Mir. Go in that way, speak not a word for him: I'll separate you. [Exit Miranda.

Ferd. As soon thou may'st divide the waters, when Thou strik'st 'em, which pursue thy bootless blow, And meet when it is past.

Prosp. Go practise your philosophy within, And if you are the same you speak yourself, Bear your afflictions like a prince.—That door Shews you your lodging.

Ferd. 'Tis in vain to strive, I must obey. [Exit Ferd.

Prosp. This goes as I would wish it. Now for my second care, Hippolito. I shall not need to chide him for his fault, His passion is become his punishment. Come forth, Hippolito.

Enter Hippolito.