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I, Aida's father, Ethiopia's King.

Thou! Amonasro! thou the King!

Heaven! what say'st thou?

No! it is false! surely this can be but dreaming.

Ah no! be calm and list to me,

Trust love, thy footsteps guiding.

In Aida's love confiding,

A throne thy prize shall be.

For thee I've played the traitor.

My name forever branded!

No, guilt can never fall on thee,

It was by fate commanded.

Come where beyond the Nile arrayed

Warriors brave are waiting;

There love thy fond wish sating

Thou shalt be happy made.

Traitor vile!

The Princess here!

Comest thou here to mar my projects?

Die then!

(Rushing between them.)

Nay, strike not, thou madman!

O fury!

Guards there, advance!

(To Aida and Amonasro.)

Fly! quick! Delay not!

Come then, my daughter!

Guards! quick, follow!

Holy Priest, to thee I yield.