What! not one brave Egyptian! not one worthy

To do me manly right in single combat!

To fall beneath my fury?—for that's justice:

But then to drag me after:—for, to die,

And yet in death to conquer, is my wish.

Clean. Then have your wish: The gods at last are kind,

And have provided you a sword that's worthy

To match your own: 'Tis an Egyptian's too.

Cleom. Is there that hidden treasure in thy country?

The gods be praised, for such a foe I want.