Doge.‍Then it is false, or you are true.

For my own part, I credit neither; 'tis

An idle legend.

Mar.‍You talk wildly, and300

Had better now be seated, nor as yet

Depart. Ah! now you look as looked my husband!

Bar. He sinks!—support him!—quick—a chair—support him!

Doge. The bell tolls on!—let's hence—my brain's on fire!

Bar. I do beseech you, lean upon us!

Doge.‍No!