They have bound my eyes with bands; they have tied my hands with cords.

ALLADINE.

They have tied my hands with cords; they have bound my eyes with bands…. I think my hands are bleeding….

PALOMIDES.

Wait. To-day I bless my strength…. I feel the knots beginning to give way…. One struggle more, and let my fists burst! One struggle more! I have my hands! [Tearing away the bandage.] And my eyes!…

ALLADINE.

You see now?

PALOMIDES.

Yes.

ALLADINE.