[_Exeunt_
BARBARIGO
_and_ LOREDANO.
Byron
_Offi. _ With desperate firmness.
In presence of another he says little,
But I perceive his lips move now and then;
And once or twice I heard him, from the adjoining
Apartment, mutter forth the words--"My son! "
Scarce audibly. I must proceed. [_Exit Officer_.
_Bar. _ This stroke
Will move all Venice in his favour.
_Lor. _ Right! 350
We must be speedy: let us call together
The delegates appointed to convey
The Council's resolution.
_Bar. _ I protest
Against it at this moment.
_Lor. _ As you please--
I'll take their voices on it ne'ertheless,
And see whose most may sway them, yours or mine.
[_Exeunt_ BARBARIGO _and_ LOREDANO.
ACT V.
SCENE I. --_The_ DOGE'S _Apartment_.
_The_ DOGE _and Attendants_.
_Att. _ My Lord, the deputation is in waiting;
But add, that if another hour would better
Accord with your will, they will make it theirs.
_Doge_. To me all hours are like. Let them approach.
[_Exit Attendant_.
_An Officer_. Prince! I have done your bidding.
_Doge_. What command?
