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174 In the same Cage in mournful Notes complain Of the same Fate, and curse perfidious Men.

Captives. O Heav'ns, take Pity of our Pains, Let Death give Freedom from our Chains.

Arcab. Your Vows have reach'd the Gods, your Chains and Breath Have the same Date Prepare for Freedom, for I bring you Death. He who so oft has 'scap'd th' Assaults of Hell, Whom yet no Spells cou'd bind, no Force cou'd quell, By whom so many bold Enchanters fell, Amadis, Amadis, this joyful Day, Your Guardian Deity himself's our Prey. From all their Dungeons let our Captives come, Idle Spectators of their Hero's Doom.

Cor. On me, on me, let ev'ry Vengeance fall, Make me the Victim to atone for all.

Flor. Rather on me let all your Fury bend, But save, O save my Mistress and my Friend.

Arcab. As soon the Lioness shall starve, to spare Her Prey—Behold the Sacrifice appear. Rh