Soon will their citadel in ruins lie.

Thus hath it been foretold me in a dream.

Sixth Countrywoman:

I fear such tales betoken mortal sin—

That noble knights do plot to bring us harm—

Nought do I see but good come from their hands;

I needs must count them Christians, as ourselves.

Sixth Countryman:

What men shall think of them in days to come

’Twere best to leave to be adjudged by those