Don A. Yes; if we reject
Their power as too great, we must erect
A greater to control them; and thus we,
Instead of shrinking, swell the tyranny.
Don O. W' obey for fear, then?
Don A. True: 'tis only above,
Where pow'r is justice, and obedience love.
Don O. I'm glad to find in you the seeds yet left
Of steady virtue; may they bring forth fruit,
Fit to illustrate and instruct the age.
Let me once more embrace you: welcome, brave man,
[Embraces Don Antonio.
Both the delight and honour of your friends.
Don A. You will give me leave, sir, to distinguish
Betwixt your judgment and civility.
Don O. He has not liv'd i' th' reach of public fame,
Who is a stranger to your character.
This is my house; be pleas'd, sir, to go in,
And make it yours, though truly at present
I am but in an ill condition
To receive the honour of such a guest,
Having, by an unlucky accident,
Been forc'd of late to keep myself conceal'd.
Don A. I humbly thank you, sir, but cannot yet
Receive your favour; for I must stay here,
Expecting the return of one I sent
Before me to my brother-in-law's.
Don O. Have you a brother-in-law in Seville?
You surprise me much.