And utter shrill cries.
 Chorus This too I will do.
 Xerxes And with your fingers tear the robe which drapes you.
 Chorus Anguish, anguish!
 Xerxes Pluck out your locks, and lament our host.
 Chorus With clenched nails, with clenched nails, with loud wailing.
 Xerxes Let tears moisten your eyes.
 Chorus I am drenched with tears.
 Xerxes Cry aloud now in response to me.
 Chorus Alas, alas!
 Xerxes With sounds of wailing go to your homes.
 Chorus Alas, alas!
 Xerxes Alas! through the city.
 Chorus Alas, indeed!
 Xerxes Pour forth your wails as you move along with soft steps.
 Chorus Alas, alas, O Persian land, grievous now to walk upon!
 Xerxes Ah me! Those that perished in three-tiered galleys, ah me!
 Chorus I will escort you with dismal sounds of woe. Exeunt omnes