He shall die, though Eubulus consent not thereto:
It is lawful, for kings, as they list, all things to do.
Here Gronno [and Snap] bring in Damon, and
Pithias meeteth him by the way.
Pithias. O my Damon!
Damon. O my Pithias! seeing death must part us, farewell for ever.
Pithias. O Damon, O my sweet friend!
Snap. Away from the prisoner: what a prease have we here?
Gronno. As you commanded, O mighty king, we have brought Damon.
Dionysius. Then go to: make ready. I will not stir out of this place,
Till I see his head stroken off before my face.