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176 And freed his Friend What Man cou'd do, I did, Nor was I overpower'd, but betray'd. O my lov'd Friend! with better Grace we stood In Arms repelling Death, wading in Blood To Victories; the manly Limb that trod Firm and erect, beneath a treble Load Of pond'rous Mail, these shameful Bonds disdains, And sinks beneath th' inglorious Weight of Chains.

Flox. Where shall the Brave and Good for Refuge run When to be virtuous is to be undone? Sure Jupiter's depos'd, some Giant rules An impious World, contriv'd for Knaves and Fools.

Arcab. He Spoke, and ev'ry Accent to my Heart Gave a fresh Wound, and was another Dart: He weepsbut reddens at the Tears that fall Is it for these? Be quick, and free 'em all. [Throws away her Dagger.Let ev'ry Captive be releas'd from Chains: How is it that I love, if he complains? Hence ev'ry Grief, and ev'ry anxious Care, Mix with the Seas and Winds, raise Tempests there: Strike all your Strings, to joyful Measures move, And ev'ry Voice found Liberty and Love.

[Flourish of all the Musick, The Captives are set at Liberty. Arcabon frees Amadis her self. Rh