[Exit.

Enter Eubulus.

Eubulus. Who deals with kings in matters of great weight,

When froward will doth bear the chiefest sway,

Must yield of force; there need no subtle sleight,

No painted[132] speech the matter to convey.

No prayer can move, when kindled is the ire.

The more ye quench, the more increased[133] the fire.

This thing I prove in Pithias’ woful case,

Whose heavy hap with tears I do lament: