Ast. You've made a noble conquest, madam.
Queen. Come hither Philocles: I am first to tell you, I and my cousin are agreed; he has Engaged to lay down arms.
Phil. 'Tis well for him he has; for all his party, By my command, already are surprised, While I was talking with your majesty.
Cel. Yes, 'faith, I have done him that courtesy; I brought his followers, under pretence of guarding it, to a strait place, where they are all coupt up without use of their arms, and may be pelted to death by the small infantry o'er the town.
Queen. 'Twas more than I expected, or could hope; Yet still I thought your meaning honest.
Phil. My fault was rashness, but 'twas full of zeal:
Nor had I e'er been led to that attempt,
Had I not seen, it would be done without me:
But by compliance I preserved the power,
Which I have since made use of for your service.
Queen. And which I purpose so to recompence—
Lys. With her crown, she means: I knew 'twould come to it. [Aside.
Phil. O heavens, she'll own her love!
Then I must lose Candiope for ever,
And, floating in a vast abyss of glory,
Seek and not find myself!—
Queen. Take your Candiope; and be as happy As love can make you both:—How pleased I am, That I can force my tongue To speak words, so far distant from my heart! [Aside.