Gaspero:

Right, the Law
Permits a like equality to Aliens,
As to a home-bred Patriot.

Melitus:

Pray Sir, the other?

Gaspero:

Know, _Melitus_,
The elder _Cretans_ flourished many years,
In War, in Peace unparallel'd, and they
(To spur heroic Spirits on to Vertue)
Enacted that what man so ere he were,
239] Did noblest in the field against his enemy,
So by the general voice approv'd, and known,
Might at his home-return, make his demand
For satisfaction, and reward.

Melitus:

They are
Both famous Laws indeed.

[Enter a Messenger]

Messenger: