It must be so, but, why this privacy? Scene VI. Scene VI. Arsaces and Bethas. Arsaces Bethas Arsaces. Arsaces. Health to the noble Bethas, health and joy![Pg 54] [Pg 54] Bethas. Bethas. A steady harden'd villain, one experienc'd In his employment; ha! where's thy dagger? It cannot give me fear; I'm ready, see, My op'ning bosom tempts the friendly steel. Fain would I cast this tiresome being off, Like an old garment worn to wretchedness. Here, strike for I'm prepar'd. Arsaces.