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Scene VII.

Enter Hircan, Lysis.
Hir.
Thus by me Horror through these places flies,
(in's Chair.)
And I those dangers break to which fates throw
Thee Amaryllis, raise thine eyes,
And th'Author of thy Transmutation know;
Since every day they threaten thee,
I in my flying chair come to thine aid;
Behold! how thy Foes insolence is staid,
And see how my approach they flee,
And how the feares of death do make
Their vanquisht fury all its force forsake!

Ly.
Vouchsafe, illustrious and learned Judge,
To free me from a trial forc'd upon me.

Hircan.
I know't but little could their force prevail,
For thou art chast, and hast orecome the fire.

Ly.
Yes, I as Amaryllis, had prevail'd;
But having once consulted with my soul,
I fear'd your charms enfeebled by the fire,
I should be Lysis more than Amaryllis.

Hircan.
Fear not; I come through midst of clouds, and crost
(descending upon the Stage.)
An hundred unknown paths in this my chair.

Ly.
Is the way safe?

Hircan.
Yes—but it will be best
That for prevention you blind your eyes.

Ly.
I willingly obey the wisest Druyde,
(mounting the Chair.)
Whose will commands ore the decrees of Fate.

(ascends.)
Hir.
'Tis time to part, up and take courage, know
No dangers dare affront thee where I go: