Popoli a voi l'ultima legge

English Libretto or Translation:

FINAL SCENE
Idomeneo, Idamante, Ilia, Arbace, retinues of Idomeneo, Idamante and Ilia; populace

No. 30 - Recitative
IDOMENEO
My people! Idomeneo gives you his last command
as king. I announce peace.
The sacrifice is completed, my vow redeemed.
Neptune and all the gods smile upon this kingdom.
One thing remains, that Idomeneo
now obey their demand. O mighty gods,
how I welcome your command!
Here is another king for you, my other self.
To Idamante my son, my dear son,
I relinquish the throne of Crete together with all
sovereign power. Respect his commands,
and follow them obediently,
as you have followed and respected mine,
for which I am grateful to you! Thus I now order.
And here is the royal bride! Behold
in this handsome pair a gift bestowed on you
by heaven. You have so much to hope for!
O fortunate Crete! What happiness for me!