Ah, not too soon I spiced her cup. The way

Grows perilous, and I must mount with care

To my high seat, lest I should rise to fall;

For though the path to crowns be long and slant,

There's no way down but by a precipice.

[Enter Theano bearing an urn which she places on table by cup]

The. You're faithful, sir. [Bends over Nauresta]

Her brow is calm again.

Phil. Now were I ill 'twould quickly make me well

To have so fair a face above my bed.