Duke of Venice
There is no composition in these newsThat gives them credit.
First senator
Indeed, they are disproportion'd;My letters say a hundred and seven galleys.
Duke of Venice
And mine, a hundred and forty.
Second senator
And mine, two hundred but though they jump not on a just account,--As in these cases, where the aim reports,'Tis oft with difference--yet do they all confirmA Turkish fleet, and bearing up to Cyprus.
Duke of Venice
Nay, it is possible enough to judgment:I do not so secure me in the error,But the main article I do approveIn fearful sense.
Sailor
Within What, ho! what, ho! what, ho!
First officer
A messenger from the galleys.
Enter a Sailor
Duke of Venice
Now, what's the business?
Sailor
The Turkish preparation makes for Rhodes;So was I bid report here to the stateBy Signior Angelo.
Duke of Venice
How say you by this change?
First senator
This cannot be,By no assay of reason: 'tis a pageant,
To keep us in false gaze. When we considerThe importancy of Cyprus to the Turk,And let ourselves again but understand,That as it more concerns the Turk than Rhodes,So may he with more facile question bear it,For that it stands not in such warlike brace,But altogether lacks the abilitiesThat Rhodes is dress'd in:
if we make thought of this,We must not think the Turk is so unskilfulTo leave that latest which concerns him first,Neglecting an attempt of ease and gain,To wake and wage a danger profitless.
Duke of Venice
Nay, in all confidence, he's not for Rhodes.
First officer
Here is more news.
Enter a Messenger
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