Chapter 30

LIVIA enters.--

JUSTINA, LYSANDER, and FLORUS; LELIUS at the door of the room.

LIVIA. Sir, the Governor, who is waiting At the door of the house, commanded Me to call you to his presence.

FLORUS. Best I wait for his departure:-- [Aside. (Meantime my excuse I'll think of.) So 'tis well that you despatch him.

LYSANDER. I appreciate your politeness. Here I will return instanter. [Exeunt LYSANDER and LIVIA.

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