Sem. The more I see the wonders of thy race,

Por. Well dost thou seem to check my ling'ring here

[Exit.

Sem. Curse on the stripling! how he apes his sire!

Syphax

Syph. Sempronius, all is ready;

Sem. Believe me, Syphax, there's no time to waste;

Syph. Alas! he's lost!

Sem. Be sure to press upon him every motive.

Syph. But is it true, Sempronius, that your senate

Sem. Let me alone, good Syphax, I'll conceal

Syph. In troth, thou'rt able to instruct grey hairs,

Sem. Once more be sure to try thy skill on Juba.

[Exit.

Syph. I'll try if yet I can reduce to reason

Juba

Jub. Syphax, I joy to meet thee thus alone.

Syph. 'Tis not my talent to conceal my thoughts,

Jub. Why dost thou cast out such ungenerous terms

Syph. Gods! where's the worth that sets these people up

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