Have lived for years.

Zar.‍That's false! I knew he lived,

And lived upon his image—let me go!410

Sal. (conducting her off the stage).

Nay, then, I must use some fraternal force,

Which you will pardon.

Zar.‍Never. Help me! Oh!

Sardanapalus, wilt thou thus behold me

Torn from thee?

Sal.‍Nay—then all is lost again,