[In tears] No, I can't!
HELIOGABALUS
Then let Rufinius come in. He can have my bed.
PAULA
[With a yell] The idea! Do you accuse me of—
HELIOGABALUS
[At the door to the extreme left] I accuse you of nothing. [Opening the door] And now—
[As he throws the door open, LUCIA is revealed. She has been eavesdropping and is much distraught]
LUCIA
[In a faint voice] I am cold.