Upon a nation whom she knows not well;
The Assyrians know no pleasure but their King's,
And homage is their pride.
Sar.Nay, pardon, guests,
The fair Greek's readiness of speech.
Alt.Pardon! sire:60
We honour her of all things next to thee.
Hark! what was that?
Zam.That! nothing but the jar
Of distant portals shaken by the wind.