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SCENE IV.

Mithranes
alone.
The lightest breath of Fortune's doubtful gale
Can elevate his thoughtless youth: already
Olinthus seems to grasp the regal sceptre;
Already sees himself on Syria's throne;
How weak is man when passion blinds the soul!