Ctes. I’ll hold it, that an oath sung out of tune

Binds not the singer.

Enter Herald.

HERALD.

Tidings, my lords.

Eur.Speak forth.

Her. Be it known the prince Telemachus is come.

[Suitors rise and murmur.

Eur. Shame on you. Silence. Sir, we are much rejoiced

To learn the prince’s safety. When arrived he?