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Leonidas has come before Polydamas, the king of Sicily, to ask for Palmyra, his good-hearted girlfriend’s hand in marriage. Leonidas and Palmyra were fostered together as children by the same foster father, Hermogenes. As they grew older, they fell in love and wished to be married. However, Leonidas has recently been told that he is the lost son of Polydamas, the usurper king, and now is classified as royalty. Polydamas, who is thrilled to have his son back, is not pleased by Leonidas’ love for
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Leon. Sir, I beseech you.
Poly. Do not urge my patience. Leon. I'll not deny, But what your spies informed you of is true: I love the fair Palmyra; but I loved her Before I knew your title to my blood. Enter Palmyra guarded. See, here she comes, and looks, amidst her guards, Like a weak dove under the falcon's gripe. O heaven, I cannot bear it. Poly. Maid, come
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