And slay him there.

Phem.Master, have pity on me:

I am but a minstrel, and have done no wrong.

Tel. Father, I plead for him: ’tis Phemius.

Spare him.

Ul.Well, be thou spared;—the only one—

And live to tell the tale. See, ’tis thy trade.

Go from the hall. [Exeunt Phemius and neatherd.

(To Tel.) Now all is ready, son:

Doth she not wake?