I to the vassals of my father’s house;

Thou to Visonia. Tell the Abbot there

What thou hast seen at Auria; and with him

Take counsel who of all our Baronage

Is worthiest to lead on the sons of Spain,

And wear upon his brow the Spanish crown.

Now, brother, fare thee well! we part in hope,

And we shall meet again, be sure, in joy.

So saying, Adosinda left the King

Alone amid the ruins. There he stood,