Abdelm. Heaven, thou art just!
                    [The Judges rise from their seats, and go before
                     ALMANZOR to the Queens Scaffold; he unbinds
                     the Queen and ABDELMELECH; they all go off,
                     the People shouting, and the Trumpets sounding
                     the while.

Boab. Before we pay our thanks, or show our joy,
Let us our needful charity employ. 
Some skilful surgeon speedily be found,
To apply fit remedies to Ozmyn’s wound.

Benz. [running to OZM.] That be my charge:  my linen I will tear; Wash it with tears, and bind it with my hair.

Ozm. With how much pleasure I my pains endure,
And bless the wound which causes such a cure!
                               [Exit OZM. led by BENZ. and ABEN.

Boab. Some from the place of combat bear the slain.—­
Next Lyndaraxa’s death I should ordain: 
But let her, who this mischief did contrive,
For ever banished from Granada live.

Lyndar. Thou shouldst have punished more, or not at all: 
By her thou hast not ruined, thou shalt fall. 
The Zegrys shall revenge their branded line,
Betray their gate, and with the Christians join. [Aside.
                       [Exit LYNDARAXA with ALABEZ; the bodies of
                        her Brothers are borne after her.

ALMANZOR, ALMAHIDE, and ESPERANZA, re-enter to the King.

Almah. The thanks thus paid, which first to heaven were due,
My next, Almanzor, let me pay to you: 
Somewhat there is of more concernment too,
Which ’tis not fit you should in public know. 
First let your wounds be dressed with speedy care,
And then you shall the important secret share.

Almanz. Whene’er you speak,
Were my wounds mortal, they should still bleed on;
And I would listen till my life were gone: 
My soul should even for your last accent stay,
And then shout out, and with such speed obey,
It should not bait at heaven to stop its way. [Exit ALMANZ.

Boab. ’Tis true, Almanzor did her honour save,
But yet what private business can they have? 
Such freedom virtue will not sure allow;
I cannot clear my heart, but must my brow. [Aside.
                                            [He approaches ALMAHIDE. 
Welcome again, my virtuous, loyal wife;
Welcome to love, to honour, and to life!
                               [Goes to salute her, she starts back.
You seem
As if you from a loathed embrace did go!