Mes. This packet, then, I fear, will news contain

The most afflicting.

Aurelius reads.

These letters we in haste despatch, to tell you

Of your dear father’s death, and to forewarn you

Of your own danger:—murder most foul hath ta’en him.

Vortigern on the Scots hath laid the murder;

Yet, under this pretence, much lies conceal’d.

Till you arrive, he is to rule deputed:

But as you prize your lives return not yet.