Chorus
sung
[735] Evil has changed sides; he who was once a mighty king is now turning his life backward into the road to Hades. Hail to you! Justice and heavenly retribution. spoken
[740] At last have you reached the goal where your death will pay the penalty, for your insults against your betters. sung
Joy makes my tears burst forth. He has come back— [745] which I never once thought in my heart would happen—the prince of the land. spoken
Come, old friends, let us look within to see if someone has met the fate I hope. Lycus
within
[750] Ah me! ah me!