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.