Rho. Yes, and as proud as ever, as ambitious, and as revengeful.
Pala. How keeps he the king's favour with these qualities?
Rho. Argaleon's father helped him to the crown: besides, he gilds over all his vices to the king, and, standing in the dark to him, sees all his inclinations, interests, and humours, which he so times and soothes, that, in effect, he reigns.
Pala. His sister Amalthea, who, I guess, stands by him, seems not to be of his temper.
Rho. O, she's all goodness and generosity.
Arga. Rhodophil, the king expects you earnestly.
Rho. 'Tis done, my lord, what he commanded: I only waited his return from hunting. Shall I attend your lordship to him?
Arga. No; I go first another way. [Exit hastily.
Pala. He seems in haste, and discomposed.
Amal. [to Rhod. after a short whisper.] Your friend? then he must needs be of much merit.