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SCENE I.
A dreadful Prospect of a Mountain, horridly steep, and rising from the Front of the Stage, to the utmost Height of the most backward Part of the Theatre; Rocks, and Caves, and Waterfalls, are seen upon the Ascent, and on the Top appear the blazing Battlements of the Enchanted Palace, Guarded by a great Number of Spirits, of various Forms and Aspects; In the midst of the Wall is seen a Gate, with several Arches supported by Pillars of Chrystal, Azure, Emeralds, and all sorts of precious Stones. At the Foot of the Mountain is discover'd the Magicians Cave.Enter Godfrey, Eustatio, and their Soldiers, gazing on the dreadful appearance of the Mountain.
Eustatio.
Methinks this looks as if rebellious Earth,
Wou'd once more lift her Arms to fight with Heav'n!
Godf.
Is this the Period of our long Fatigue?
Eust.
This is the solitary Sages Cell;
Godf.
Summon the Holy Man from his Retirement.
Eustatio calls at the Cell's Mouth.
Eust.
Thou whose superiour Knowledge and high Fate
Has giv'n thee Pow'r to read Heav'ns starry Book!
And find the dark Events of Deeds to come!
Vouchsafe thy wish'd Advice to us thy Friends,
Urg'd by no trifling Cause to beg thy Aid!
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