Scena Secunda.
The Scene open'd, appears Smerdis seated on a Throne, attended
by Guards, and other Attendants.
Enter again, Theramnes, and Phedima.
Ther.
He to their tryal will th' Offenders bring—
Look there, and see your Judge, the Persian King.
Phed.
Sure you mistake the Throne, or I the Prince.
Ther.
His Majesty that error will convince.
[Exit.
Smerd.
Fair Excellence,
[Steps from the Throne.
'Tis true, the name of Prince I changed have
For that more glorious Title of your Slave.—
But I recall that breath—I should transgress
Against your Beauty, were my greatness less.