I would but share their fate; what were it more?

Scene 3

Alexandra. Mariamne.

Alexandra (aside).

She comes! Ah, could she be decoyed from him

And yield consent to follow me to Rome,

Then—but she hates and loves him at a breath!

Dare I arouse a last storm? To the deed!

[Hastening towards Mariamne.

You seek for comfort where it may be found!