[Exit Constantius.

Vor. Fortune, I thank thee!

Now is the cup of my ambition full!

And, by the rising tempest in my blood,

I feel the fast approach of greatness, which,

E’en like a peasant, stoops for my acceptance.

Yet hold: O! conscience, how is’t with thee?

Why dost thou whisper? should I heed thee now,

My fabric crumbles, and must fall to nought?

Come, then, thou soft, thou double-fac’d deceit!