Sudden and secret; poison is too slow.

Thus it may best be done; the Mountaineers,

Doubtless, ere long will rouse us with some spur

Of sudden enterprise: at such a time

A trusty minister approaching him

May smite him, so that all shall think the spear

Comes from the hostile troops.

Right counsellor!

Cried Abulcacem, thou shalt have his lands,

The proper meed of thy fidelity: