Who, when our bark by pirates was surpris'd
(For so it was), was slain i' th' first encounter:160
Since that,
We have been forc'd to wait on Fortune's pleasure.
And, sir,
That all this time we kept you from the knowledge
Of yourself, your pardon. It was our zeal that err'd,165
Which did conclude it would be prejudicial.
Ardellan. My lords, you look as if you doubted still.
If Piramont and I be lost unto
Your memory, your hands, I hope, are not.
Here's our commission: there's the diamond elephant,170
That, which our prince's sons are ever known by,
Which we, to keep him undiscovered,
Tore from his riband in that fatal day
When we were made prisoners.
And here are those that took us, who can witness175
All circumstances, both how and when, time and place;
With whom we ever since have liv'd by force:
For on no kingdom, friend unto Francelia,
Did fortune ever land us, since that hour,
Nor gave us means to let our country know180
He liv'd.
Tamoren. These very truths,
When they could have no ends (for they believ'd
Him lost), I did receive from them before;
Which gave me now the boldness to appear185
Here, where I'm lost by law.
| Shouts within. | Long live Prince Orsabrin! | |
| Long live Prince Orsabrin! |
Nassurat. Pellegrin, let's second this: right or wrong, 'tis best for us.
Pellegrin. Observe, observe!190
Prince. What shouts are those?
Stramador. Soldiers of Tamoren's,
The first: the second was the people's, who
Much press to see their long-lost prince.
Philatel. Sir, 'tis most evident, and all agrees.
This was his colour'd hair,195
His hair, though altered much with time.
You wear too strange a face upon this news.
Sir, you have found a brother:
I, Torcular: the kingdom, happiness;
