And, but the martial out-burst that proclaims

His coming, makes all further parley vain,

Unless my bosom, by which only wise

I prophesy, now wrongly prophesies,

By such a happy compact as I dare

But glance at till the Royal Sage declare.

Trumpets, etc. Enter King Basilio with his Council.

All. The King! God save the King!

Estrella.

Astolfo.

} (Kneeling)

Oh, Royal Sir!—

God save your Majesty!—

King. Rise, both of you,