 | Semiramis |  |
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SCENE THE SEVENTH.
Manet ASSURES.I must not wed Azema—for the Queen
Fixes on me to share her bed and throne.
What all my pains, join'd to our mutual crimes,
Could ne'er effect, behold an idle dream,
And an Egyptian oracle, bring forth!—
What power unknown directs the deeds of mortals!
What feeble springs act on our great designs!
Still must I doubt.—Once more I'll see the Queen,
Strive craftily to read her dark intents,
Watch all the secret workings of her soul,
And from her great resolves arrange my own.
[Exit.
| Semiramis | |