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Zencorate, princes of Egypt, has been taken prisoner by Tamburlaine, whose army has recently conquered Persia and captured her while on her way through the country to Arabia. Now Tamburlaine’s captive, Zenocrate is falling in love with Tamburlaine, despite the protests of her servant, Agydas, When Tamburlaine and his lords, Theridamus and Usumcasane, overhear Agydas advising Zenocrate to resist Tamburlaine’s affections, Tamburlaine’s retribution is swift and brutal. Agydas opts to commit
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Enter ZENOCRATE, AGYDAS, ANIPPE, with others.
AGYDAS. Madam Zenocrate, may I presume
To know the cause of these unquiet fits
That work such trouble to your wonted rest?
'Tis more than pity such a heavenly face
Should by heart's sorrow wax so wan and pale,
When your offensive rape by Tamburlaine
(Which of your whole displeasures should be most)
Hath seem'd to be
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