Mirza. Release me, Philamir, and let me go!

I love you! Let me hide myself away.

I love you! Leave me with myself alone.

I love you! Show me gratitude for this,

And leave me free to sanctify my vow,

For I have sworn to see your face no more!

Phil. To whom have you sworn this?

Mirza.To Zeolide,

Whom you once loved so well—who still loves you.

Phil. I never loved her, Mirza—who is she,