No goodness from him to none is exhibited;
But still maledictions abroad is distributed.
And yet ye shall see in the rest of his race,
What infamy he will work against his own grace.
Whist, no more words: here comes the king’s brother.
Enter Lord Smirdis, with Attendance and Diligence.
Smirdis.
The king’s brother by birth am I,
Issued from Cyrus’ loins:
A grief to me it is to hear