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188 [She offering at Oriana, he offers at Amadis, both withhold their Blow.

Had I enjoy'dA Curse on the Reprieve! Thou might'st have struck, and had the Lover's Leave.

Urg. To Arms, to Arms, ye Spirits of the Air, Ye Guardians of the Brave, and of the Fair, Leave your bright Mansions, and in Arms appear.

[Thunder, Trumpets, Kettle-drums, and other warlike  ''Instruments. Spirits descend in Clouds, some continue '' ''in the Air, playing upon Instruments of War. Others '' ''remain rang'd as for Battel. Others descend upon the '' Stage, and draw up in Order of Battel by Amadis, whom Urganda frees, presenting him a Sword. Arcabon and Arcalaus look astonish'd, and retire to the opposite Side of the Stage. Oriana goes over to Urganda.

Arcal. Fly quick, ye Dæmons, from your black Abodes, And try another Combat with the Gods, Blue Fires and pestilential Fumes arise, And flaming Fountains spout against the Skies, From their broad Roots these Oaks and Cedars tear, Burn like my Love, and rage like my Despair. Rh