Music: Henry Purcell
(Aeneas enters with his train)
BELINDA
See, your Royal Guest appears;
How Godlike is the form he bears!
AENEAS
When, Royal Fair, shall I be bless'd
With cares of love and state distress'd?
DIDO
Fate forbids what you pursue.
AENEAS
Aeneas has no fate but you!
Let Dido smile and I'll defy
The feeble stroke of Destiny.