ARGUMENT.
Invocation.—Birth and description of Egla.—Egla, alone in her Grove of Acacias, is visited by Sephora, relates an event that took place in her childhood, and reluctantly consents to receive Meles in marriage.—Zophiel sees Egla asleep and becomes enamoured of her.—Egla is wedded to Meles, and retires to the bridal chamber.—Zophiel presents himself to Egla, offers her jewels, declares himself her lover, and accuses Meles of crimes.—Egla becomes afraid and refuses to listen to Zophiel, who disappears.—Meles enters, approaches the couch, and dies suddenly.
