Scene 1.
'Tis reported that the great Mogul hath War with the Parthians, and a man of our Nation is General of all his Forces.
Me thinks it is too great an Honour and Trust to give to a stranger.
But it is reported he hath behav'd himself so wisely, honestly, nobly, and valiantly, as he hath gained the favour of the Emperour, and love of the Souldiers, and also respect from all the inferi∣our Princes.
Who should this man be?
I cannot learn: for the Merchants from whom I had this report, know not what his right name is; for they think he goeth by a cover'd name.
Surely he is of a very mean Birth, that he is asham'd to own his name.
It seems so; but let his Birth be poor or great, he hath a Gene∣rous Soul: for they say he is very bountiful, and lives in great magnificence, and carries himself as if he were Princely born: He is the whole discourse upon the Exchange, and the Merchants do cry him up like to another Iuli∣us Caesar.
It seems they fare the better for his being their Countryman, and he to be the Emperours Favourite.
'Tis like enough.
Nay you may be assur'd they have a Fee of Obligation, if they praise him so much. Of what Age do they say he may be?
They say is in the prime of his years, a very handsom man, well-behav'd, and of a ready wit.
'Tis strange it should not be known of what Parentage he is of.
It is not known as yet.