Iph. (aside to Clitidas). Well, Clitidas, remember that he is one of my friends. I hope he will still forward my interests with the princess against those of my rival.
Cli. (aside to Iphicrates). You may trust me. There is a great difference between you and him. He is a fine prince, indeed, to dispute it with you.
Iph. (aside to Clitidas). I will not forget such a service.
SCENE V.——TIMOCLES, CLITIDAS.
Tim. My rival pays his court to Clitidas; but Clitidas knows that he has promised to help me in my love against him.
Cli. Certainly. How very absurd to think of carrying the day against you. A fine gentleman, indeed, to be compared with you!
Tim. There is nothing I could not do for Clitidas.
Cli. (alone). Plenty of fine words on all sides! But here is the princess; we will take our opportunity to speak to her.
SCENE VI.——ERIPHYLE, CLEONICE.
Cleon. It will be thought strange, Madam, that you should keep away from everybody.