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SCENE I.

A Vault under the Castle.
Armusia, Sosa, Emanuel, and two more in Disguise, some of 'em with lighted Matches.
Arm.
Our prosperous Passage was a lucky Omen,
The Sea and Wind strove which should most befriend us.
Where lies our Boat?

So.
Safe lodg'd within the Reeds behind the Enemies Castle.

Arm.
These Merchant's Habits too have done us service:
Unquestion'd thus I've travel'd thro the Town,
View'd all the Tyrant's Magazines; got knowledge
Ev'n of the Prison,
Where the King's dungeon'd, and the Power that guards it.

So.
You attempt strong Work.

Arm.
Courage is strong; besides a Monarch's Fate's in't;
Yet lose or win, there's no retiring now.
Thus far our Game holds fair, as Merchants we
Have hir'd this Vault, and stow'd those Mattled Wares,
That soon will blow it up.

Em.
The Trains are laid, Sir.

Arm.
Come nearer then,
That no false Ear may reach us; o're this Vault
The Castle stands, where the proud Governor
Has stor'd his Arms and Treasure, next to that
The Prison where the injur'd King is kept.
The Fire I've brought shall break out into Flames
That all the Island shall stand wond'ring at.
When the Town's full of Fright, and all employ'd
To quench the Flames, then fly we to the Prison,
And push for the King's Rescue.

So.
Fortune speed us!

Arm.
Let us be worthy of it by our Courage,
And so take leave, but keep still within sight,
Till the Flames rise, then meet to do or dye.
Fail not, dear Fire, and Powder, hold your Nature;
By useful Mischiefs nobly triumph here!
Redeem a King, and serve a matchless Fair,
Assist my Love, and make one happy Pair.

Exeunt severally.