Lib. Yes, sir.
[He is going out, but turns short.
Plan. But dost not thou know what mov'd him?
Lib. I heard some such words as these:
My rival in the kingdom——There's evidence against him——
The people's love——Deserving is a crime——
And somewhat else my fear made me forget.
Plan. Who was there with him lately?
Lib. I cannot tell: but about a quarter of an hour ago
He ask'd for you; and every time he nam'd you
He seem'd angry.
Plan. Named me! thou art mistaken.
Lib. I had almost forgot, sir,
I have a message to you from Andromana.
Plan. I will not hear one syllable.
Lib. No!—so she told me; but charged me to speak it,
Or die; for it concerned your life, which she
Held dearer than her own.