Arsinoe, Queen of Cyprus An Opera, After the Italian Manner |
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Arsinoe, Queen of Cyprus | ||
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SCENE V.
Delbo on the Ground.Delbo.
For thy Ferry-Boat Charon
I thank thee,
But thrust me not out
Tho' I bring you no News,
For I came in a hurry.
Orm.
Delbo.
Delbo.
My Lord.
Orm.
Asleep;
Delbo.
I shall never wake more,
I am Dead.
Orm.
Thou Dreaming Sot
Where art thou?
Delbo.
In the World below
I seek a new Master:
(Delbo rises.)
Orm.
Rise Slave
No more
And you Dorisbe
Now forgive me,
Charming Fair adieu:
A greater Power
Controuls my Soul;
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Within my Veins;
Adieu! adieu!
Dorisbe, Charming Fair adieu!
Old Laws must yield to New.
Adieu, adieu!
Old Laws must yield to New
Dorisbe, Charming Fair adieu, &c.
(They go out.)
Arsinoe, Queen of Cyprus | ||