Selin. The wind and sun we equally divide,
So let the event of arms the truth decide. 
The chances of the fight, and every wound,
The trumpets, on the victor’s part, resound.
                          [The Trumpets sound; ALMANZOR and ZULEMA
                           meet and fight; OZMYN and HAMET. After
                           some passes, the sword of OZMYN breaks;
                           he retires, defending himself, and is
                           wounded; the Zegrys’ Trumpets sound their
                           advantage. ALMANZOR, in the mean time,
                           drives ZULEMA to the farther end of the
                           Stage, till, hearing the Trumpets of the
                           adverse Party, he looks back, and sees
                           OZMYN’S misfortune; he makes at ZULEMA
                           just as OZMYN falls, in retiring, and
                           HAMET is thrusting at him.

Hamet. [to OZMYN, thrusting.] Our difference now shall soon determined be.

Almanz. Hold, traitor, and defend thyself from me.
                    [HAMET leaves OZMYN (who cannot rise), and both
                     he and ZULEMA fall on ALMANZOR, and press
                     him; he retires, and HAMET, advancing first, is
                     run through the body, and falls.  The Queen’s
                     Trumpets sound. ALMANZOR pursues ZULEMA.

Lyndar. I must make haste some remedy to find:—­
Treason, Almanzor, treason! look behind.
                    [ALMANZOR looks behind him to see who calls, and
                     ZULEMA takes the advantage, and wounds him; the
                     Zegrys’ Trumpets sound; ALMANZOR turns upon
                     ZULEMA, and wounds him; he falls.  The Queens
                     Trumpets sound.

Almanz. Now triumph in thy sister’s treachery. [Stabbing him.

Zul. Hold, hold!  I have enough to make me die,
But, that I may in peace resign my breath,
I must confess my crime before my death. 
Mine is the guilt; the queen is innocent: 
I loved her, and, to compass my intent,
Used force, which Abdelmelech did prevent. 
The lie my sister forged; but, O! my fate
Comes on too soon, and I repent too late. 
Fair queen, forgive; and let my penitence
Expiate some part of—­ [Dies.

Almah. Even thy whole offence!

Almanz. [to the Judges.] If aught remains in the sultana’s cause, I here am ready to fulfil the laws.

Selin. The law is fully satisfied, and we Pronounce the queen and Abdelmelech free.