Now knows she what she needs must know, and now

When the death-tidings come is strong to meet them.

That was my aim. A noble heart! and kill her?

Her very tears would rouse the soul of pity!

Alex.

Ay, true! And what a tender husband! Seek her,

Persuade her only that she give herself

To Rome for shelter, and attend the feast

Which is the signal that she breaks with Herod

Be he now dead or living.