Al.Then ’tis thus.
My father gave it me this very hour,
As herald of the prince whom it portrays.
He comes on double mission, first to fight
Against our foes ...
Sa.Hast thou consented, Almeh?
Al. If ’tis my father’s will, and if the prince
Be earnest in his courtship ...
Sa.Ah! thou dost wish it.
Al. My wish can count but little: but my wish