I make no doubt; the more that my misfortune

Throws me upon it, seeing that all my hopes

Now anchor wholly on the commonwealth.

Wherefore to you, my lords, and to the people,

I look so much the more for maintenance

And favour, since I now am left alone

Of all my family, to bear the cares

Your empire throws upon me.

Thr.This was well.

Pr. Then were there gifts decreed to all his friends.