Leon. That Monster’s Presence I must fly, as from a killing Plague.
[Ex. with her Women. Enter Abdelazer with Zarrack, and a Train of Moors.
Abd. It is prodigious, that a single Man Should with such Bravery defend his Life Amongst so many Swords;—but he is safe. Osmin, I am not us’d to sue for Pardon, And when I do, you ought to grant it me.
Osm. I did not merit, Sir, so harsh a Usage.
Abd. No more; I’m asham’d to be upbraided, And will repair the Injury I did thee.
Osm. Acknowledgment from you is pay sufficient.
Abd. Yet, Osmin, I shou’d chide your Negligence, Since by it Philip lives still, and the Cardinal.
Osm. I had design’d it, Sir, this Evening’s Sacrifice.
Abd. Zarrack shall now perform it—and instantly: Alonzo too must bear ‘em company.
Zar. I’ll shew my Duty in my haste, my Lord.
[Ex. Zar.