Thou would’st do well to save him from the slough

He daily sinks in.

Oth.Nay, but such a stake

For such a flimsy hope.

Pop.I see a hope

In the invitation. Otho, let us see

What may be done among his friends.

Oth.Poppæa,

’Tis generously thought, but ’tis a thing

Must not be thought. Trust to my judgment, love.