Seg. For what remains—
As for my own, so for my people’s peace,
Astolfo’s and Estrella’s plighted hands
I disunite, and taking hers to mine,
His to one yet more dearly his resign.
Shouts, etc. God save Estrella, Queen of Poland!
Seg. (to Clotaldo). You
That with unflinching duty to your King,
Till countermanded by the mightier Power,
Have held your Prince a captive in the tower,