Blind and in chains, Samson is recovering from his slavery since the Philistines are having a festival in honour of their god Dagon. He grieves at his fate.
The Israelites observe how their once invincible hero
Micah and the Israelites call upon God to look upon the troubles of his servant. Dalila tries to recover Samson\'s love but her attempts to re-ensnare him come to nothing.
The Philistine Harapha comes to insult Samson, who challenges him to a
Harapha arrives to take Samson to the feast of the Philistines and show him off there. Samson at first refuses to be present at the worship of Dagon, but then thinks of a plan and agrees to go to the festival, though he warns the Israelites to s
Scene 2
Samson, Micah. Enter Dalila, attended by her Virgins.
35. Recitative
Micah
But who is this, that so bedeck\'d and gay,
Comes this way sailing like a stately ship??
With all her streamers waving in the winds,
An odorous perfume her
78. Recitative
Messenger
Where shall I run, or which way fly the thoughts
Of this most horrid sight?? O countrymen,
You\'re in this sad event too much concem\'d!!
