Phys. I fear some ill, from emulation sprung,

Has from us that illustrious hero wrung.

Bayes. Is not that majestical?

Smith. Yes, but who the devil is that Volscius?

Bayes. Why, that's a prince I make in love with Parthenope.

Smith. I thank you, sir.

Enter Cordelio.

Cor. My lieges, news from Volscius the prince.

Ush. His news is welcome, whatsoe'er it be.[26]

Smith. How, sir, do you mean whether it be good or bad?