An aim, a hope, a purpose! And the blood

Doth rush in warmer currents through my veins,

As a bright fountain from its icy bonds

By the quick sun-stroke freed.

Pro. Ay, this is well!

Such natures burst men’s chains!—Now follow me.

[Exeunt.

ACT II.

Scene I.—Apartment in a Palace.

Eribert, Constance.