King.
Thy father will return anon; meanwhile
I go to call the assembly of the people,[n34]
And in thy favour move them, if I can.
Thy father, too, I’ll aptly train, how he
Should woo their favour. Wait ye here, and pray
The native gods to crown your heart’s desire.
I go to speed the business; may Persuasion
And Chance, with happy issue pregnant, guide me!
CHORAL HYMN.
STROPHE I.