That thou by thine own offspring mayst restore

Thy father's falling house.180

Octavia: This princely house

Expects an heir, 'tis true; but not from me,

For I am doomed to meet my brother's fate.

Nurse: Console thy heart with this, that thou art dear

Unto the populace, who love thee well.

Octavia: That thought doth soothe, but cannot cure my grief.

Nurse: Their power availeth much.185

Octavia: The prince's more.