The Maids Tragedy

Lys. Strato, thou hast some skill in Poetry, What thinkst thou of a Mask? will it be well? Strat. As well as Mask can be. Lys. As Mask can be? Strat. Yes, they must commend their King, and speak in praise of the Assembly, bless the Bride and Bridegroom, in person of some God; th'are tyed to rules of flattery. Cle. See, good my Lord, who is return'd! Lys. Noble Melantius!