The works of George Swinnock, M.A

It was a worthy check, which Cineas the Orator gave to the monstrous Ambition of Pyrrhus; ⟨p. 827⟩When that King of Epirus was solicited by the Tarentines and other people in Italy, to become the head of their league against the Romans; whilst he was musing upon that affair, his favourite Cineas came into his presence, and perceiving the King in a study, desires the knowledge of his thoughts; Pyrrhus courteously opens his heart to him, and asketh his advice whether he were best to accept of that honourable offer or no; but resolving before to join with them, and promised him self success; The Orator answered him, That in case he should join with them and prevail, What would he then do? Pyrrhus told him, Then Sardinia and Sicily will be at my command. Cineas consented and replied, What then will you do? Pyrrhus told him, Then Africa will soon be conquered. Cineas asked, What then will you do? Then said Pyrrhus, Grecia will yield to my victorious arms. Cineas continued, When Grecia is brought under what will you do next? The King perceiving the intention of his favourite, replied smiling, Then Cineas We will sit still rest our selves and be merry. That said Cineas you may do presently without any bloody fight or barbarous outrageous acts, without tiresome marches, pinching quarters, tormenting fears of losing the day without any hazard or danger to your self or others.

It was a worthy check, which Cineas the Oratour gave to the monstrous Ambition of Pyrrhus; ⟨p. 827⟩When that King of Epyrus was solicited by the Tarentines and other people in Italy, to become the head of their league against the Romans; whilst he was musing upon that affair, his favourite Cineas came into his presence, and perceiving the King in a study, desires the knowledge of his thoughts; Pyrrhus courteously opens his heart to him, and asketh his advice whether he were best to accept of that honourable offer or no; but resolving before to joyn with them, and promised him self success; The Oratour answerd him, That in case he should joyn with them and prevail, What would he then do? Pyrrhus told him, Then Sardinia and Sicily will be at my command. Cineas consented and replied, What then will you do? Pyrrhus told him, Then Africa will soon be conquered. Cineas asked, What then will you do? Then said Pyrrhus, Grecia will yield to my victorious armes. Cineas continued, When Grecia is brought under what will you do next? The King perceiving the intention of his favourite, replied smiling, Then Cineas We will sit still rest our selves and be merry. That said Cineas you may do presently without any bloody fight or barbarous outragious acts, without tiresome marches, pinching quarters, tormenting fears of losing the day without any hazard or danger to your self or others.