Rod. [drawing his sword.] King.

Abd. Amazement!

Muza. Treason!

Egi. O horror!

Muza. Seize him.

Egi. Spare him! fly to me!

Jul. Urge me not to protect a guest, a herald—
The blasts of war roar over him unfelt.

Egi. Ah fly, unhappy!

Rod. Fly! no, Egilona—
Dost thou forgive me? dost thou love me? still?

Egi. I hate, abominate, abhor thee—go,
Or my own vengeance—