Con. All this I know, and I forgive it all.

Hu. (aside). This is too soft. Doth her mind wander still?

Ph. Thou understandest? Knowest thou that did he live

To-day he were the ruler of his country?

Con. Nay; now, sir, this is new. How came you by it?

Ph. In a despatch I hold, his full appointment

Is writ and sealed.

Con.He will be very glad

To hear of this.

Ph.What sayst thou, then?