Her. If the prince leave me, it is most certain
He'll use his power to make me take Ergasto.
Moor. Those that in dangers that do press them nearly,
Will not resolve upon some hazard, and
Give leave to chance to govern what
Our knowledge cannot hinder, must sit still,
And wait their preservation from a miracle.
Her. I am determin'd; for knives, fire, and seas
Shall lose their qualities, ere fate shall make
Me his: and if death cannot be
Shunn'd, I will meet it boldly.
Enter Irene.
Ire. Cousin, the prince is come to see you.
Moor. Good madam, use some means that I may speak
With him before he goes: my heart doth promise
I shall do something in your service; and
Be sure, when he first speaks of love, seem not
To understand him. [Exit.
ACT II., SCENE 2.
Enter Lysicles.
Lys. Madam, I've begg'd leave of your noble father to
Offer up myself a servant to your virtues.
Her. It is a grace our family must boast of
That you descend to visit those that style
Themselves your creatures, made such by your goodness,
Which we can only pay by frequent prayers,
That your line may last as glorious to
Posterity, as your now living fame is.