Saul.

Peace is torn from me,

Light—offspring soul—and kingdom. I am reft

Of all at once! Saul—miserable Saul!

Who shall console thee! In thy path of darkness

Who now shall guide, sustain thee? E’en thy children

Are mute—relentless—savage! All invoke,

Wretched old man, thy death! all hearts are fixed

Upon the diadem, which now too long