That thou mayst kneel to take. Come hither, Almeh:

Here is the prince thy lover. Tarudante,

Behold her whom I offer thee for queen.

Al. (aside, coming forward). Now of these two might I but choose.

K. Come, daughter,

Put off this modesty.

Al. (aside). My eyes refuse him.

TARUDANTE.

Lady, forgive my boldness in desiring

What I had never seen. Thy beauty’s fame,