Scacciata dal suo nido

English Libretto or Translation:

Bertarido
Lead on, my friend, I
soon will follow thee,
my heart reposes all its trusts in thee.
(Exit Unulfo)
Ye heav`ns!
If your dread anger be upon my head,
take, take for ever, if
you please, my throne,
and take my subjects fro
m me, take them all,
do but restore my Rodelinda to me,
chaste are my hopes and faithful are my
wishes, take all beside, and prostrate, I will thank you.
The swallow, driven from her nest
to other shores retires.
But, if with her companion blest,
she no more bliss desires,
pleased with her love, she never can complain,
but joyful builds the little house again.
The swallow etc.