To them, the King, Almahide, Abenamar, Esperanza, Guards, Attendants.

Boab. Approach, my Almahide, my charming fair,
Blessing of peace, and recompence of war.
This night is yours; and may your life still be
The same in joy, though not solemnity.

THE ZAMBRA DANCE.

SONG.

I.

Beneath a myrtle shade,

Which love for none, but happy lovers made,

I slept; and straight my love before me brought

Phyllis, the object of my waking thought.

Undressed she came my flames to meet,