O man, and lo! thy priest and prophet stand
Beside the altar and have blessed the day.
In. Ay, blessed be this day. Where is thy fire?
Or is aught else to do, ere I may take?
Pr. This was my message, speak and there is fire.
In. There shall be fire. Await me here awhile.
I go to acquaint my house, and bring them forth.
[Exit.
Chorus.
Hearken, O Argos, hearken! 783