Augment my woes, decrease my joys, while death do rid my fears.

Here entereth Rumour.

Come, Ventus, come: blow forth thy blast:

Prince Eol, listen well:

The filthiest fact that ever was

I, Rumour, now shall tell.

You gods, bend down to hear my cry,

Revengement duly show,

Thy Rumour craves, bid[206] Claudius stay,[207]

And bring Judge Appius low.