ESTRELLA. Well, I must be generous too,
For a gallantry so fine;
This imperial realm you view,
If I wish it to be mine
'Tis to give it unto you.
Though if I the truth confessed,
I must fear your love may fail —
Flattering words are words at best,
For perhaps a truer tale
Tells that portrait on your breast.
ASTOLFO. On that point complete content
Will I give your mind, not here,
For each sounding instrument
[Drums are heard.]
Tells us that the King is near,
With his Court and Parliament.
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SCENE VI.
The KING BASILIUS, with his retinue. —
ASTOLFO, ESTRELLA, Ladies, Soldiers.
ESTRELLA. Learned Euclid . . .
ASTOLFO. Thales wise . .
ESTRELLA. The vast Zodiac . . .
ASTOLFO. The star spaces . . .
ESTRELLA. Who dost soar to . . .