ACT IV. SCENE I.

_The Siennese. A Camp before the Walls of Sienna._

_Enter_ GONZAGA _and_ PIERIO.

_Gonz._ You have seized upon the citadel, and disarm'd All that could make resistance?

_Pier._ Hunger had Done that, before we came; nor was the soldier Compell'd to seek for prey: the famish'd wretches, In hope of mercy, as a sacrifice offer'd All that was worth the taking.

_Gonz._ Where is the duke of Urbin?

_Pier._ Under guard, As you directed.

_Gonz._ See the soldiers set In rank and file, and, as the duchess passes, Bid them vail their ensigns.

_Loud music. Enter_ RODERIGO, JACOMO, _and_ AURELIA _under a Canopy_. ASTUTIO _presents her with letters_.

_Aurel._ But for these aids from Sicily sent against us, To blast our spring of conquest in the bud; I cannot find, my lord ambassador, How we should entertain 't but as a wrong, With purpose to detain us from our own, Howe'er the king endeavours, in his letters, To mitigate the affront.

_Ast._ Your grace hereafter May hear from me such strong assurances Of his unlimited desires to serve you, As will, I hope, drown in forgetfulness The memory of what's past.

_Aurel._ We shall take time To search the depth of 't further, and proceed As our council shall direct us.

_Gonz._ We present you With the keys of the city; all lets are removed, Your way is smooth and easy; at your feet Your proudest enemy falls.

_Aurel._ We thank your valours: A victory without blood is twice achieved, And the disposure of it, to us tender'd, The greatest honour. Worthy captains, thanks! My love extends itself to all.

_Gonz._ Make way there. [_A Guard drawn up_; AURELIA _passes through them_. _Loud music._ [_Exeunt._