Panthus. You know my wishes.

Pan. Ay, my lord.

[Exeunt Panthus and guards. Aristocles remains with Dion]

Dion. My friend! [They embrace] No tears! We'll water joy hereafter.

Now there is much to do. Wilt seek Calippus for me

And make him governor of the castle?

Aris. Ay. [Exit]

Dion. [Alone] Now red revolt with opened veins lies low

Fast paling to her death; and silence deep

As takes the mother's ear who waits the step