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And fall as thick as hail upon our heads,

In partial aid of that proud Scythian,

Yet should our courages and steeled crests,

And numbers, more than infinite, of men,

Be able to withstand and conquer him.

URIBASSA. Methinks I see how glad the Christian king

Is made for joy of our 71 admitted truce,

That could not but before be terrified

With 72 unacquainted power of our host.

Enter a Messenger.

MESSENGER. Arm, dread sovereign, and my noble lords!

The treacherous army of the Christians,

Taking advantage of your slender power,

Comes marching on us, and determines straight

To bid us battle for our dearest lives.

ORCANES. Traitors, villains, damned Christians!

Have I not here the articles of peace

And solemn covenants we have both confirm'd,

He by his Christ, and I by Mahomet?

GAZELLUS. Hell and confusion light upon their heads,

That with such treason seek our overthrow,

And care so little for their prophet Christ!

ORCANES. Can there be such deceit in Christians,