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Sardius, in his pavilion, alone with Altheëtor.—Description of the pavilion.—Sardius sends a detachment of his guards in search of Meles.—Egla and her parents are brought before the King, to answer for the murder of Meles.—Egla relates the manner of Meles' death, is retained at the palace, and invited to banquet with Sardius and his Princes.—Sardius determines to espouse Egla, but delays his purpose, at the entreaty of Idaspes.—Egla is commanded, on pain of the death of her father, to receive, as bridegroom, whomever the King may appoint.—Alcestes, Ripheus, Philomars, and Rosanes, seek her chamber, and die in succession.—Sickness and death of of Altheëtor.—Sorrow of Zophiël.—Egla and her parents sent back to their home.
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