Joy will exalt our voices to betray
Our hope, ere ’tis well founded. Let us return
Submissively to our pit, and as we go
Sing a strain full of woe,
That, reaching to the princess’ear,
May work upon her, that she yearn
To set us free. With step and voice I lead.
Follow.
Ch. We give thee heed.— [Going, singing as they go.