That I should dread her message with more fear

Than I would grant to death?

Enter Epicharis.

Come in! Ah, lady, I fear there’s something ill?

Com’st thou from . . . say, bringst thou a secret message?

What is’t? Ay, sit and speak.

EPICHARIS (sitting). Art thou the poet Lucan?

Luc.I am.

Ep. ’Tis well.

I bring this book. (Giving.)