The Life of Tymon of Athens — Act 5 Scene 2

Enter two other Senators, with a Messenger.

1Thou hast painfully discouer'd: are his FilesAs full as thy report?

Mes.I haue spoke the least.Besides his expedition promises present approach.

2We stand much hazard, if they bring not Timon.

Mes.I met a Currier, one mine ancient Friend,Whom though in generall part we were oppos'd,Yet our old loue made a particular force,And made vs speake like Friends. This man was ridingFrom Alcibiades to Timons Caue,With Letters of intreaty, which importedHis Fellowship i'th'cause against your City,In part for his sake mou'd.

Enter the other Senators.

1Heere come our Brothers.

3No talke of Timon, nothing of him expect,The Enemies Drumme is heard, and fearefull scouringDoth choake the ayre with dust: In, and prepare,Exeunt.Ours is the fall I feare, our Foes the Snare.