To whom the peasant and the king are slaves.

Come, then, black night, and hood the world in darkness;

Seal close the hearts of those I have suborn’d,

That pity may not turn them from their purpose.

[Exit.

SCENE IV.—A CHAMBER IN CONSTANTIUS’ PALACE.

Enter Constantius with a Groom.

Con. Place here the light. Now hasten to the hall,

And unto Vortigern present this ring,

Pledge of my sacred friendship, and alliance.