Gyges.

Nay, that the King still bears upon his finger.

Rhod.

Already then it has its fitting place.

[She frees Gyges’ hand.

And now step back. Be faithful to your vow

As I keep faith with mine. My stain is purged,

For none has seen me save for whom ’twas meet.

But now I disunite me (stabs herself) thus from you!

HEROD AND MARIAMNE