_Gonzalo_, the _Venetian_ Lord, considering
The outrage of his Countrymen--

Gaspero:

The Senate
Is wise, and therein just, for this _Gonzalo_,
Upon a Massacre performed at Sea
By the Admiral of _Venice_, on a Merchant
Of _Candy_, when the cause was to be heard
Before the Senate there, in open Court
Professed, that the cruelty the Admiral
Had shewed, deserved not only fine, but death;
238] For _Candy_ then, and _Venice_ were at peace:
Since when upon a motion in the Senate,
For Conquest of our Land, 'tis known for certain,
That only this _Gonzalo_ dar'd to oppose it,
His reason was, because it too much savour'd
Of lawless and unjust ambition.
The Wars were scarce begun, but he (in fear
Of quarrels 'gainst his life) fled from his Country,
And hither came, where (to confirm his truth)
I know, (_Melitus_,) he out of his own store,
Hath monied _Cassilanes_ the General.

Melitus:

What, without other pledges than _Cassilanes_
Bare promise of payment?