_First Stran._ Why, this is the world's soul; and just of the same piece[2099][2100] 60 Is every flatterer's spirit. Who can call him[2099][2100] His friend that dips in the same dish? for, in[2099] My knowing, Timon has been this lord's father,[2099] And kept his credit with his purse;[2099][2101] Supported his estate; nay, Timon's money 65 Has paid his men their wages: he ne'er drinks, But Timon's silver treads upon his lip; And yet--O, see the monstrousness of man[2102][2103] When he looks out in an ungrateful shape!--[2103] He does deny him, in respect of his, 70 What charitable men afford to beggars. _Third Stran._ Religion groans at it. _First Stran._ For mine own part,[2104] I never tasted Timon in my life,[2104] Nor came any of his bounties over me,[2105] To mark me for his friend; yet, I protest, 75 For his right noble mind, illustrious virtue, And honourable carriage,[2106] Had his necessity made use of me, I would have put my wealth into donation,[2107] And the best half should have return'd to him,[2108][2109] 80 So much I love his heart: but, I perceive,[2109] Men must learn now with pity to dispense; For policy sits above conscience.[2110] [_Exeunt._ SCENE III. _A room in Sempronius' house._[2111] _Enter_ SEMPRONIUS, _and a_ Servant _of_ TIMON'S.[2112] _Sem._ Must he needs trouble me in 't,--hum!--'bove all others?[2113] He might have tried Lord Lucius or Lucullus; And now Ventidius is wealthy too, Whom he redeem'd from prison: all these Owe their estates unto him.[2114] _Serv._ My lord,[2115][2116] 5 They have all been touch'd and found base metal, for[2116][2117][2118] They have all denied him.[2116][2118][2119]