To burst the tightening bonds that gird her round.

[Under the stage they make a noise with a barrel full of stones, and discharge a rocket.

Second Priest.

Didst thou not hear a noise, my friend, or see

That flaming bolt which passed with angry flight,

In speedy answer to thy prophecy?

First Priest.

I stand appalled; I quake with very fright;

What fearful signs are hovering in the sky,

Foreboding bitter end, disastrous fight!