ACT I

Scene 1. A pavilion in vineyard near Dion's house. Enter Dion and Aristocles, followed by Brentio and Tichus.

Dion. That Dionysius bends the neck of pomp

To do you honor, shows an eye yet false

To your true merit.

Aris. But 'tis better, Dion,

Than to have found his frowning archers planted

Point to our landing ship.

Dion. He'd not have dared