Croesus
Croesus, king of Lydia, ignores Solon's warning that wealth does not guarantee happiness. When Cyrus invades, Croesus is captured and condemned. His son Atis, who has just regained his speech, disguises himself as a Persian soldier to return to court and thwart Orsanes's attempt to seize power. Solon persuades Cyrus to spare Croesus, who returns to his throne; Atis and Elmira reunite.