Lose all its just renown because in secret done;
But to the public eye my hand must be approved.
Jason [in the street below shouting to citizens]: Ho, all ye loyal sons, who mourn the death of kings!
Come, let us seize the worker of this hideous crime.980
Now ply your arms and raze her palace to the ground.
Medea [appearing on the housetop with her two sons]: Now, now have I regained my regal state, my sire,
My brother! Once again the Colchians hold the spoil
Of precious gold! And by the magic of this hour
I am a maid once more. O heavenly powers, appeased
At length! O festal hour! O nuptial day! On, on!985