Chapter 56

Soldiers, JUSTINA.--THE SAME.

A SOLDIER. Here, your Highness, is Justina.

GOVERNOR [aside]. I must go, her face unnerves me.-- With this living corse here lying [Aside to his retinue. Let us leave her for the present. For the two being here confined, It may alter their intentions, Seeing that they are condemned Both to die: if not, 'tis certain, That unless they adore our gods Frightful torments soon shall end them.

LELIUS [aside]. I remain 'twixt love and fear Quite bewildered and suspended.

FLORUS [aside]. So affected have I been, I scarce know what most affects me.

[Exeunt all, except JUSTINA.

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