[Speusippus and companions pass from garden to street and off left]

Ha, what Greekish stranger there?

Phil. Speusippus, sir.

Diony. Methought his acid look

Had turned my purple cloak a pauperish yellow.

Phil. Aristocles best knows him. An Athenian.

Aris. [Who is slowly going into palace by smaller entrance,

front, turns] And worthy of his birth. He is my friend,

And brings me Dion's love.

Diony. That name again!