SCENE XVII.

The King, PHILIP, LESBIA, LEOGAIRE, The Captain, People. -- PATRICK.

KING. What would'st thou?

PATRICK. Come with me

Through this mountain woodland drear,

Thou and all thy followers here,

Thou and they shall see therein

The dark place reserved for sin,

And rewards delightful sphere.

They shall have a passing view

Of a sight no tongue can tell,

An unending miracle,

To whose greatness shall be due

Their amazement ever new

Who its secrets shall unveil.

Yes, a perfect image pale

In the wonders guarded here,

Shall they see with awe and fear,

Of the realms of bliss and bale.

[Exit, followed by all.

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