GUESTS
Rome forever!
[They drink stupendous drafts, some of them coming up quite out of breath.]
[HELIOGABALUS sits down, and offers a sip from his goblet to DACIA. As the others tumble into their places, there is a turmoil to the left, and CAIUS' voice is heard]
CAIUS
[In a hoarse voice, without] Oh, come on, dearie! Don't be afraid!
[The guests snicker]
HELIOGABALUS
[Rising so that he can see] Bring her in, Caius.