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.