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SCENE VII.

THE VICEROY, GARCIA, MOLINA.
THE VICEROY.
Now, Garcia, haste, and summon to our presence
The wretched parent of this gallant victor!
For years secluded in domestic sorrow:
I have not seen her, but we now have tidings,
That will instruct e'en grief itself to smile.
(Exit Garcia.
Say! is this brilliant victory dearly bought
By our brave soldiers' blood?—whom have we lost?

MOLINA.
Never did Portugal's prevailing bands
Obtain such vantage at a cheaper rate.