Part 26 (1/2)

[Dies.

ESTRILD.

Thou thought'st to cleave in twain my life and To cast my hand away in death, Locrine?

See now if death have drawn thee far from me!

[Stabs herself.

SABRINA.

Thou diest, and hast not slain me, mother?

ESTRILD.

Thee?

Forgive me, child! and so may they forgive.

[Dies.

SABRINA.

O mother, canst thou die and bid me live?

Enter GUENDOLEN, MADAN, and Soldiers.

GUENDOLEN.

Dead? Ah! my traitor with his harlot fled h.e.l.lward?

MADAN.

Their child is left thee.

GUENDOLEN.

She! not dead?

SABRINA.

Thou hast slain my mother and sire--thou hast slain thy lord - Strike now, and slay me.

GUENDOLEN.

Smite her with thy sword.

MADAN.

I know not if I dare. I dare not.

GUENDOLEN.

Shame Consume thee!--Thou--what call they, girl, thy name?

Daughter of Estrild,--daughter of Locrine, - Daughter of death and darkness!