Nau. Wilt smooth my hair? Nay, let it be as 'tis.

This way. Ah—now—[Falls back] O! Help me! Help;

Let go, ye furies!

The. Mother!

Meth. [Entering] Mistress! mistress!

Nau. 'Tis poison! poison! I am murdered. O!

My daughter—tell her—tell her—ah—Ocrastes——[Dies]

The. Have mercy, Heaven! O, Phillistus, help her!

[Faints. Phillistus holds her]

Phil. [To Methone] Go call your comrades here.