To-day seized all possessions of my lord,

And stopped all moneys to him. In this deed

Ocrastes reads the preface to new woes,

Which shakes his mind's security and gives

A living color to his fantasies.

[Aristocles stands gazing out, not showing his face]

But Heaven and I know your white soul, my lord——

[Enter Callorus, from palace, larger entrance, with guards]

Callo. Your pardon, worthy sage and fairest lady.

I come from Dionysius, whose care