Passages from this character's speech that contain the most distinguishing words for Cluster 3 (numps, numpes, blastfield, wares, parson, nidden…). Matches are highlighted.
think on those numerous tears That you shall wipe away from flowing Eyes, At the first sighed of Liberty. You're free enough against us. Oh the justice Of and unnatural Son! yet ask your self; Ought that be ratified that's done by force? But consider Wee're thralled and yoked; the hard gains of our sweat Must be sent in to
Full speech
Look, there he walks alone considering; Let's to him while we may; good day Craetander How ever don't exprobrate our Poverty, Though all our wealth hath been the Persians spoil. Is it not lawful to Salute the Persian Mock-King, think you, unless We bring a Gift? I'ld thought the name of Ephesus Had privileged our access. Think on the honours, The long continuing honours, that you shall Receive at home; think on those numerous tears That you shall wipe away from flowing Eyes, At the first sighed of Liberty. You're free enough against us. Oh the justice Of and unnatural Son! yet ask your self; Ought that be ratified that's done by force? But consider Wee're thralled and yoked; the hard gains of our sweat Must be sent in to serve their Luxury. Tribute and tax, and payment, will still keep us As in a siege: to take the Air perhaps Will be a charge unto us. Yet methinks you might procure it, Having such command.
Plot summary
Plot — The Royal Slave
Five Greeks are taken prisoner by the Persians after a war with Ephesus. According to a local custom, one of these slaves must be given royal power for three days, but then killed as an offering to the sun god. Cratander, who denies the efficacy of human sacrifice, is selected, and has his fellow captives released to serve him at court. Cratander takes his royal responsibilities seriously. The lords fear that he will use his power to harm the state, and offer him the sensual pleasures of kingship, but he refuses to be distracted. Atossa, the Queen, is impressed by his self-control, and gives him a chain, exciting the jealousy of her husband, King Arsamnes. The other Greeks, however, enjoy a bibulous, lascivious good time, and are only prevented from raping Atossa’s women by the chance arrival of Cratander. Fearing further attempts, the women of Sardis take refuge in the castle. Two members of the Ephesian army who are still at liberty take the risk of coming to see Cratander at the palace. They ask him to use his power to send the Persian army back to war, with the intention that they will be massacred by the forewarned Ephesians. Cratander conscientiously refuses, but asks the Ephesian army to rendezvous with him at the castle. His plan is to allow them to be defeated in battle, but have Atossa intervene with her husband to spare them and free Ephesus. The other Greeks plan to ambush Cratander in the woods, disguised as beggars; but he recognizes them and sends them back to prison. He then joins the women in the castle. Arsamnes engages the Ephesians in battle, defeats them, and then demands that Atossa give up Cratander for sacrifice. Cratander accepts the rule of law. Reconciled with Atossa, Arsamnes attempts to pardon Cratander, but the priests are insistent that he must die. At the ceremony, however, the sun is eclipsed and a shower of rain puts out the fire: recognizing Cratander’s virtue, the sun god has refused to accept the sacrifice. Cratander accepts Arsamnes’ offer to allow him to retain his royal power, and agrees to divide his time and abilities between the affairs of Persia and Ephesus.