Brusor.
Thanks, lord governor.
Lucina.
And thanks to you, madam.
Erastus.
What hasty news brings you so soon to Rhodes?
Although to me you never come too soon.
Brusor.
So it is, my lord, that upon great affairs,
Importuning health and wealth of Soliman,
His highness by me entreateth you,
As ever you respect his future love,
Or have regard unto his courtesy,
To come yourself in person, and visit him,
Without inquiry what should be the cause.
Erastus.
Were there no ships to cross the seas withal,
Mine arms should frame me[419] oars to cross the seas;
And, should the seas turn tide to force me back,
Desire should frame me wings to fly to him.
I go, Perseda: thou must give me leave.