[260] Old eds. “Rogero.”
[261] Old eds. “Guido.”—The prefix to his speeches throughout the scene is “Gui.”
[262] Evidently the window of an inner chamber.
[263] An allusion to the proverb “More hair than wit.”
ACT IV.
SCENE I.
Venice.—The Senate-house.
Enter the Duke Amago, the Captain, and the rest of the Watch, with the Senators.
Duke. Justice, that makes princes like the gods,
Draws us unto the senate,
That with unpartial balance we may poise
The crimes and innocence of all offenders.
Our presence can chase bribery from laws;
He best can judge that hears himself the cause.
1st Sen. True, mighty duke, it best becomes our places,
To have our light from you the sun of virtue.
Subject authority, for gain, love, or fear,
Oft quits the guilty, and condemns the clear. 10