But in our Sanazarro 'tis not so,  
  He being pure and tried gold; and any stamp  
  Of grace, to make him current to the world,  
  The duke is pleased to give him, will add honour  
  To the great bestower; for he, though allow'd  
  Companion to his master, still preserves  
  His majesty in full lustre.
Great Duke of Florence (1627), Act I, scene 1.























