Fest. And yet

As strong delusions have prevailed ere now.

Men have set out as gallantly to seek

Their ruin. I have heard of such: yourself

Avow all hitherto have failed and fallen.

Mich. Nay, Festus, when but as the pilgrims faint

Through the drear way, do you expect to see

Their city dawn amid the clouds afar?

Par. Ay, sounds it not like some old well-known tale?

For me, I estimate their works and them