_Abdelm._ I see you are amazed that I am here:
But let at once your fear and wonder end.
In the usurper's guards I found a friend,
Who led me safe to you in this disguise.

_Lyndar._ Your danger brings this trouble in my eyes.--
But what affair this 'venturous visit drew?

_Abdelm._ The greatest in the world,--the seeing you.

_Lyndar._ The courage of your love I so admire,
That, to preserve you, you shall straight retire.
[_She leads him to the door._
Go, dear! each minute does new dangers bring;
You will be taken, I expect the king.

_Abdelm._ The king!--the poor usurper of an hour:
His empire's but a dream of kingly power.--
I warn you, as a lover and a friend,
To leave him, ere his short dominion end:
The soldier I suborned will wait at night,
And shall alone be conscious of your flight.

_Lyndar._ I thank you, that you so much care bestow;
But, if his reign be short, I need not go.
For why should I expose my life, and yours,
For what, you say, a little time assures?

_Abdelm_, My danger in the attempt is very small;