The Laws of Candy Part 32

Porphycio:

We shall advise upon it.

Gonzalo:

O the Devils, That had not thrust this trick into my pate-- 298] A Politician fool? destruction plague _Candy_ and _Venice_ both.

Possenne Porphycio:

Away with him.

Melitus:

Come Sir, I'le see you safe.

[Exeunt _Gonz._ _Mel._

Erota:

Lords, e're you part Be witness to another change of wonder; _Antinous_, now be bold, before this presence, Freely to speak, whether or no I us'd The humblest means affection could contrive, To gain thy love.

Antinous:

Madam, I must confess it, And ever am your servant.

Erota:

Yes _Antinous_, My servant, for my Lord thou shalt be never: I here disclaim the interest thou hadst once In my too pa.s.sionate thoughts. Most n.o.ble Prince, If yet a relique of thy wonted flames Live warm within thy bosom, then I blush not To offer up the a.s.surance of my faith, To thee that hast deserv'd it best.

Philander:

O Madam, You play with my calamity.

Erota:

Let heaven Record my truth for ever.

Philander:

With more joy Than I have words to utter, I accept it.

I also p.a.w.n you mine.

Erota:

The man that in requital Of n.o.ble and un-sought affection Grows cruel, never lov'd, nor did _Antinous_.

Yet herein (Prince) ye are beholding to him; For his neglect of me humbled a pride, Which to a vertuous wife had been a Monster.

Philander:

For which I'le rank him my deserving friend.

Antinous:

Much comfort dwell with you, as I could wish To him I honour most.

Ca.s.silanes:

O my _Antinous_, My own, my own good son.

Fernando:

One suit I have to make.

Philander:

To whom _Fernando_?

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Fernando:

Lord _Ca.s.silane_ to you.

Ca.s.silanes:

To me?

Fernando:

This Lady Hath promised to be mine.

Annophel:

Your blessing Sir; Brother your love.

Antinous:

You cannot Sir bestow her On a more n.o.ble Gentleman.

Ca.s.silanes:

Saist thou so?

_Antinous_ I confirm it. Here _Fernando_, Live both as one; she is thine.

Antinous:

And herein Sister, I honour you for your wise setled love.

This is a day of Triumph, all Contentions Are happily accorded: _Candy's_ peace Secur'd, and _Venice_ vow'd a worthy friend.