CARDINAL
The Constable expects some pawn from you,
That in this fairy circle shall rise up
No fury to confound his niece nor him.
KING
A King's word is engaged.
CARDINAL
It shall be taken.
KING
Valasco, call the Captain of our Guard,
Bid him attend us instantly.
VALASCO
I shall.
Exit Valasco.
KING
Lopez come hither. See,
Letters from Duke Medina, both in the name
Of him and all his faction, offering peace,
And our old love, his niece Onaelia
In marriage with her free and fair consent
To Cockadillio, a Don of Spain.
LOPEZ
Will you refuse this?
KING
My crown as soon. They feel their sinewy plots
Belike to shrink i'the joints. And fearing ruin,
Have found this cement out to piece up all,
Which more endangers all.
LOPEZ
How sir? Endangers!