Of our fair prospect, wherein we saw him sit

With listening ear to wisdom.

[To messenger] No!

Ara. My lord——

Dion. Say to the tyrant I'll not feast with him. [Exit messenger]

Ara. May I be bold to say this is not well?

I fear, my lord, your stern, imperious port

Is much against you in our easeful city.

If on occasion you would smooth your brow

To patient lenience you in time would win