They are safe beyond the Median's grasp, the rebels

Have missed their chief aim—the extinction of

The line of Nimrod. Though the present King

Fall, his sons live—for victory and vengeance.

Zar. But could not I remain, alone?

Sal.‍What! leave380

Your children, with two parents and yet orphans—

In a strange land—so young, so distant?

Zar.‍No—

My heart will break.