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SCENE IV.
Tancred, Almida, Sophia. Knights.Almida running to Tancred with precipitation.
ALMIDA.
Thou god-like youth!
Sole master of my fate; oh! at thy feet
No let me kneel, it is not sure beneath me.
Tancred eyes her, but turns aside.
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The warm effusion of a grateful heart!
Wing'd by impatience, I outflew my father.
I dare not call thee by that name ador'd,
Or speak the secret transports of my soul:
Why is thy eye turn'd from me? gracious heaven!
Cannot I see thee in this fatal spot,
But watch'd, surrounded by that hated crew.
[looking round.
Dumb consternation hangs upon thy brow!
I dare not speak more freely; this constraint—
Why that averted look? Thou hear'st me not.
TANCRED.
[with a voice faltering and interrupted by sighs.
Return—comfort your father, whom I honour—
I'm summon'd hence by more important cares!
To you, to him, I have fulfill'd my duty,
And am rewarded—too much gratitude
May be a burden—I relieve you from it—
Your heart is free—bestow it as you please—
Live happy—whilst I seek death—farewell—
Exit Tancred.
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