Sails in the clear blue sky, and million stars
Look out on us, and smile.

[_The gate of the Capitol opens, and Alberti and Soldiers join the
People, and lay the keys at Rienzi's feet_.]

Hark! that great voice
Hath broke our bondage. Look, without a stroke
The Capitol is won--the gates unfold--
The keys are at our feet. Alberti, friend,
How shall I pay thy service? Citizens!
First to possess the palace citadel--
The famous strength of Rome; then to sweep on,
Triumphant, through her streets.

[_As Rienzi and the People are entering the Capitol, he pauses_.]

Oh, glorious wreck
Of gods and Caesars! thou shalt reign again,
Queen of the world; and I--come on, come on,
My people!

_Citizens_. Live Rienzi--live our Tribune!


CLAUDIA'S LAMENT FOR HER HUMBLE HOME.


Mine own dear home!
Father, I love not this new state; these halls,