Bell'-Imperia.

No, Cupid counterfeits the nightingale,
To frame sweet music to Horatio's tale.

Horatio.

If Cupid sing, then Venus is not far:
Ay, thou art Venus, or some fairer star.

Bell'-Imperia.

If I be Venus, thou must needs be Mars;
And where Mars reigneth, there must needs be wars.

Horatio.

Then thus begin our wars; put forth thy hand,
That it may combat with my ruder hand.

Bell'-Imperia.

Set forth thy foot to try the push of mine.