Bra. To prison, till fit time[5069] 85
Of law and course of direct session[5069]
Call thee to answer.[5070]
Oth. What if I do obey?
How may the duke be therewith satisfied,
Whose messengers are here about my side,
Upon some present business of the state 90
To bring me to him?[5071]
First Off. 'Tis true, most worthy signior;
The duke's in council, and your noble self,
I am sure, is sent for.[5072]
Bra. How! the duke in council!
In this time of the night! Bring him away:[5073]
Mine's not an idle cause: the duke himself, 95
Or any of my brothers of the state,
Cannot but feel this wrong as 'twere their own;
For if such actions may have passage free,
Bond-slaves and pagans shall our statesmen be. [Exeunt.[5074]
Scene III. A council-chamber.
The Duke and Senators sitting at a table; Officers attending.[5075]
Duke. There is no composition in these news[5076]
That gives them credit.
First Sen. Indeed they are disproportion'd;[5077]
My letters say a hundred and seven galleys.[5078]
Duke. And mine, a hundred and forty.