Sel. I'll take thy counsel.(to the Soldiers.)
Follow, weary comrades.
(Exeunt Eth. and Sel. and their Followers, marching across the stage.)
SCENE II. A royal apartment. Elburga, as Queen, discovered sitting on a chair of state, with Dwina, Ladies, and Officers of State attending.
Elb. We've waited long: how goes the day? know'st thou?
(to First Officer.)
First Offi. As comes the light across this arched roof
From those high windows, it should wear, methinks,
Upon noon day.
Elb. And the procession to the royal chapel
Should at this hour begin. The king, perchance,
Is with affairs detain'd: go thou and see.
(Exit First Officer.
I am impatient now. (voice heard without.)
What voice is that?
First SONG without.
Hark! the cock crows, and the wind blows,
Away, my love, away!
Quick, d'on thy weeds and tell thy beads,
For soon it will be day.
First Lad. 'Tis sadly wild.
Dwin. 'Tis sad but wond'rous sweet.
Who may it be? List, list! she sings again.
