Happy the monarch whose faithful servant is the confidant of the heir to his crown!" "Could the prince harbour one thought displeasing to your majesty, I think I could detect and quell it at its birth.

But your majesty is blessed in a grateful son." "I believe it.

His love of pleasure decoys him from ambition--so it should be.

I am not an austere parent.

Keep his favour, Don Roderigo; it pleases me.