With insolent dogs like these.

Lama.

Nay, Prince, I pray you,

What is it that has been?

Asan.

Our chamberlain

Was lately, in your absence, which your highness

So glibly doth excuse, set on and beaten

By these dogs here.

Lama.

Nay, sir, they are not dogs,

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But citizens of honour; yet indeed

Wanting, I fear, in that deep courtesy

Which from a stranger and a guest refuses

To take provoked offence. My lord, indeed

I am ashamed that citizens of Cherson

Should act so mean a part. Come, Prince, I pray you

Forget this matter, and be sure your coming

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