Gama. But she’s a liar! Why, how old you’ve grown!

Is this Hilarion?—why you’ve changed, too!

You were a singularly handsome child!

(to Cyril) Are you a courtier? Come, then, ply your trade!

Tell me some lies: how do you like your king?

Vile Rumor says he’s all but imbecile—

Now that’s not true!

Cyril.My lord, we love our king:

His wise remarks are valued by his court

As precious stones.