"Not you, only the barbarians."
"These barbarians are my people; they are my only friends! I see it now, and will stand by them to the death."
"But they will not stand by you."
"Insolent! Out of my sight! Leave my court!"
"You will not listen? Reflect, O Queen! only on this condition can I answer for your life."
"My people in arms shall answer for my life!"
"Hardly. For the last time I ask you----"
"Be silent! I will not give up my crown to Justinian without a struggle."
"Well, then," said Petros to himself, "another must, do it. Enter!" he called aloud at the entrance.
But Cethegus alone appeared from behind the curtain.