But marriage must endure unto death.
HELIOGABALUS
It did. It wasn't my fault. But figure it for yourself: When I caught her with that gladiator, what could I do? It was a great shock to me.
LUCIA
You—?
HELIOGABALUS
It cut me to the heart. I almost felt like taking some of the poison myself.
LUCIA
[Horrified] You had her poisoned?
HELIOGABALUS