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Will be asunder torn. My house is humble;
No gay and costly treasures deck its walls;
But I am young, unmarried, and my heart
Shall be thine own, whilst thou reign'st mistress here,
As shares the lion's mate his forest cave,
In proud equality. Thou smilest at this;
And it doth please thy fancy;—yea, a tear
Falls on that smiling cheek: yes, thou art mine.

BRIDE.

Too quickly dost thou scan a passing thought.

SAMARKOON.

Thanks, thanks! O, take my thanks for such dear words!

And speak them yet again with that sweet voice
Which makes my heart dance in its glowing cell.

FIRST ATTENDANT (advancing to Samarkoon).

My lady is forspent with all this coil;

She has much need of quiet repose. I pray,
On her behalf let this be granted to her.

BRIDE (to First Attendant).

I thank thee, nurse! (To Samarkoon.) My lord, I would retire.

SAMARKOON.

I will retire, or do whate'er thou wilt.

Thy word or wish commands myself and mine.
[Exit.