They ask for this one victory. Give me

This gilded sign of shame to carry back;

I'll shake it in the face of Asshur's king,

And break it on his teeth.

BENHADAD: [Rising.]

Then go, my never-beaten captain, go!

And may the powers that hear thy solemn vow

Forgive thy rashness for Damascus' sake,

Prosper thy fighting, and remit thy pledge.

REZON: [Standing beside the altar.]