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- Sunis, il gran Sacerdote: The menace of death's dreadful helm now displayed to our dear Queen Pasiphae. Receive, oh Minotaur, the sacrifice of our virgin youth in tribute to thy vast glory. For this, grant but this wish; Lord of Evil take not from us our queen's life.
- Prince Teseo: The power of your magic is great, but it's not enough to equal the mystery of mortal love.
- Son of Xanto: Curses upon all their heads and their laws, and all their kings too.
- Xanto: Hold thy tongue on leash, for he has many spies. Thou be as to me, as my own son; know that. But please, for the sake of Elise, let discretion take presence to us now.