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SCENE IV.
Changes to Carlos's Cell.Carlos alone.
Carl.
The Halcyon, sure, has built her Nest
Within my peaceful Bosom:
No—'tis Zorayda, (charming Maid!)
Has fix'd her chosen Mansion here:
And, where she dwells,
It must be calm, and Sunshine, all around.
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Th'indulgent Gods, when they design'd
Their choicest Blessing to Mankind,
Breath'd Love into his raptur'd Soul.
Their choicest Blessing to Mankind,
Breath'd Love into his raptur'd Soul.
Beauty, celestial Gift, was sent
To soften Care, inspire Content,
And ev'ry Woe of Life controul.
To soften Care, inspire Content,
And ev'ry Woe of Life controul.
Enter a Mute, who takes off Carlos's Fetters.
Carl.
Ha! Say, what means this dreaded Courtesy?—
But thou art mute, and ha'st no Tongue
T'expound, or answer to my Fears.
Exit Mute.
Serenity, thou short-liv'd Guest,
Where art thou fled? Now, in thy room,
Croud in a thousand boist'rous Cares,
Heart-sick Distrust, and agonizing Pains.—
What have I done, so soon to forfeit
My Paradise of Bliss!
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