May every foe be that which they call blind,
And none of all their swords have eyes to find him!—
But lead me nearer to the trumpet's face;
For that brave sound upholds my fainting heart;
And, while I hear, methinks I fight my part.
[Exit, led by Matilda.
SCENE II.—
A Place of Heathen Worship. The Three Saxon Gods, Woden, Thor, and Freya, placed on Pedestals. An Altar.