You father, you mother, my life doth sustain,

I your babe, I your bliss, I your health am again.[162]

Forbear then your dolor, let mirth be frequented,

Let sorrow depart, and not be attempted.

Virginius. O wife, O spouse, I am content.

Mater. O husband.

Virginia. O father, we do consent.

[Sing here.

All sing this.

The trustiest treasure in earth,[163] as we see,