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SCENE IV.

View of a Street and Quay in Carthagena.
Enter Iron Arm and his Banditti—he commands one of them to blow a bugle horn—his band to retire, and at the sound of his whistle return— they obey—the Governor enters with Attendants —he requests to see him alone—Attendants retire— and he shews the Governor the scroll—Governor consents to pardon him—Alphonso and Victoria enter—he aside vows vengeance on Alphonso, and affection to Victoria—Officer enters, informs Alphonso his aid is wanted to organize the troops—he goes off—Iron Arm makes love to Victoria, and requests the Governor's consent to their union—the Governor declines it, assuring him she is already engaged—he seizes her hand, and insists—Governor waves on his Troops—Iron Arm draws his sword, treating them with the utmost contempt, and again seizes her—Alphonso, rushing on, rescues her from him, and exit—Governor attempts to follow; Iron Arm whistles, and his Band rush on, drive off the remaining Spaniards, and surround the Governor, singing the following
CHORUS.
Bold is the Wolf when he prowls for prey,
And fleet flies the wind when begins the storm:
But bolder and fleeter by far than they
Is our gallant chieftain Iron Arm.

Exeunt.