QUEEN
That Spain be free from frights, the King from fears,
And I, now held his infamy, be called Queen,
The treasure of the Kingdom shall lie open
To pay thy noble darings.
BALTHAZAR Come. I'll do it, provided I hear Jove call to me, though he roars. I must have the King's hand to this warrant, else I dare not serve it upon my conscience.
QUEEN
Be firm then. Behold the King is come.
Enter King.
BALTHAZAR
Acquaint him.
QUEEN
I found the metal hard, but with oft beating
He's now so softened, he shall take impression
From any seal you give him.
KING
Balthazar,
Come hither, listen. Whatsoe'er our Queen
Has importuned thee to touching Onaelia
Niece to the Constable, and her young son,
My voice shall second it, and sign her promise.
BALTHAZAR
Their riddance?
KING
That.
BALTHAZAR
What way? By poison?