Whether it were not much better now at last

To side with me, and take the help I proffer.

I have sworn to set thee on the throne; think twice

Ere thou oppose my will.

Br.Did’st thou not say1440

Thou had’st persuaded Nero of my innocence?

Agr. Say I was wrong.

Br.Nay, thou wert right in that,

Wrong now returning on disclaimed ambition.

Agr. Art thou content to see thyself deposed,