Bring him forth.

Here entereth Snap.[139]

Snap. Give place; let the prisoner come by; give place.

Dionysius. How say you, sir; where is Damon, your trusty friend?

You have play’d a wise part, I make God a vow:

You know what time a day it is; make you ready.

Pithias. Most ready I am, mighty king, and most ready also

For my true friend Damon this life to forego,

Even at your pleasure.

Dionysius. A true friend! a false traitor, that so breaketh his oath!