Amonasro.
I, Aida's father, Ethiopia's King.
Radames (Overcome with surprise).
Thou! Amonasro! thou the King!
Heaven! what say'st thou?
No! it is false! surely this can be but dreaming.
Aida.
Ah no! be calm and list to me,
Trust love, thy footsteps guiding.
Amonasro.
In Aida's love confiding,
A throne thy prize shall be.
Radames.
For thee I've played the traitor.
My name forever branded!
Amonasro.
No, guilt can never fall on thee,
It was by fate commanded.
Come where beyond the Nile arrayed
Warriors brave are waiting;
There love thy fond wish sating
Thou shalt be happy made.
SCENE V.
Amneris.
Traitor vile!
Aida.
The Princess here!
Amonasro.
(Advancing with a dagger towards Amneris.)
Comest thou here to mar my projects?
Die then!
Radames.
Nay, strike not, thou madman!
Amonasro.
O fury!
Ramphis.
Guards there, advance!
Radames.
Fly! quick! Delay not!
Amonasro (Dragging Aida).
Come then, my daughter!
Ramphis (To the Guards).
Guards! quick, follow!
Radames (To Ramphis).
Holy Priest, to thee I yield.
END OF THE THIRD ACT.
