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And let his dungeon be secured to the utmost With bolt and bars; and set a double guard To watch the entry. Make it sure, I say: For if thy prisoner escape, thy life Shall pay the forfeit. This thou knowest well, Therefore be vigilant.[Exit Officer. The very blood is boiling in my veins, Whilst the audacious braver of my rights, My arms, my honour, ev'n within a dungeon And manacled with iron, breathes vital air.

Enter by the farther end of the Gallery, followed by  and, who remain without advancing further, whilst she approaches her Son with an air of dignity.

Rasinga, let a mother, who rejoices