I am an old man, as thou seest—have done

With life; and what should move me but the truth?

Art thou the only fond one of thy tribe?

'T is I interpret for thy tribe!

Kha. Oh, this

Is the expected Nuncio! Druses, hear—

Endure ye this? Unworthy to partake

The glory Hakeem gains you! While I speak,

The ships touch land: who makes for Lebanon?

They plant the wingèd lion in these halls!