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.