Titus.

She is right.

Mar. (to Joab).

Are you prepared?

[Joab bows.

(Turning towards Herod’s apartments.) Then, Herod, fare you well!

(To Earth.) Thou, Aristobulus, oh receive my greeting!

Soon I am with thee in eternal night.

[She moves towards the door. Joab opens it. Armed men are seen who form their ranks in homage. She goes out. Titus follows her. Joab joins them. Solemn pause.

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