_Almanz._ Now stand; the apartment of the queen is near; And, from this place, your voice will reach her ear. [ESPERANZA _goes out._ SONG, IN TWO PARTS. I. He. _How unhappy a lover am I, While I sigh for my Phillis in vain; All my hopes of delight Are another man's right, Who is happy, while I am in pain!_ II. She. _Since her honour allows no relief, But to pity the pains which you bear, 'Tis the best of your fate In a hopeless estate, To give o'er, and betimes to despair._ III. He. _I have tried the false med'cine in vain; For I wish what I hope not to win: From without, my desire Has no food to its fire; But it burns and consumes me within._ IV. She. _Yet, at least, 'tis a pleasure to know That you are not unhappy alone: For the nymph you adore Is as wretched, and more; And counts all your sufferings her own._ V. He. _O ye gods, let me suffer for both; At the feet of my Phyllis I'll lie: I'll resign up my breath, And take pleasure in death To be pitied by her when I die._ VI. She. _What her honour denied you in life, In her death she will give to your love. Such flame as is true After fate will renew, For the souls to meet closer above._ _Enter_ ESPERANZA _again, after the Song._