University of Virginia Library

SCENE VII.

THAMYRIS, ATHRIDATES, ARTABANES, ARTAXIAS, ORCHANES.
ORCHANES.
Great Athridates o'er the lonely palace,
In vain, at thy command, we sought the prince:
In some unknown retreat, from every eye
The queen conceals her son.

THAMYRIS.
Beyond thy power
He lives, protected by th' immortal gods.
Yes, thy allies, from Tyber's faithless banks,
Shall want the noblest trophy of the war;
My child shall mock their fury.