LUCIA

We are forbidden to swear. "Let your Aye be Aye, and your Nay—"

HELIOGABALUS

Yes, but you would, wouldn't you?

LUCIA

I think I would, Cæsar.

HELIOGABALUS

[Calling to RUFINIUS] Rufinius, you may keep your ear. And your beautiful pink whiskers, too.

RUFINIUS