The Empress Belisanta throws off her Nun's dress, and appears as herself, embraces her sons, who embrace each other—Pacolet addresses the Oracle.
Pacolet.
Agent of sorcery, thy task is o'er,
[the head falls, and the giant sinks.
And thy gigantic master sinks, to rise no more.
Orson approaches Florimonda, she still rejects him, he looks at his uncouth figure and dress, and rushes out, followed by Pacolet, but immediately returns, splendidly dressed—he again presses his suit to Florimonda, she is pleased with him—the Empress joins the hands of Valentine and Orson with Eglantine and Florimonda—the Genius signifies his approbation, and thus addresses Belisanta.
Pacolet.
Lady, most wrong'd, rejoice!—your royal lord,
Repentant, comes with splendid honours due,
To suffering virtue, to a throne restored,
Days of delight remain for these and you.
While my task over, gaily hence I hie,
Distress still aiding, as I onward fly.
To realms of light and fields of liberty.
Pacolet changes the scene, mounts his winged horse, and flies up, while the transformation is making from the Mystic Chamber to the last scene.
SCENE VIII.—A most brilliant Hall, hung round with all the ornamental Trophies and Devices of ancient Chivalry, disposed in long and varied perspective.——(Whitmore.)
The Emperor, &c. enter in