Alt. It sounded like the clash of—hark again!

Zam. The big rain pattering on the roof.

Sar.‍No more.

Myrrha, my love, hast thou thy shell in order?

Sing me a song of Sappho[18]; her, thou know'st,

Who in thy country threw——

Enter Pania, with his sword and garments bloody, and disordered. The guests rise in confusion.

Pan. (to the Guards).‍Look to the portals;

And with your best speed to the walls without.

Your arms! To arms! The King's in danger. Monarch70