CATILINE. I have forgiven you.
CATILINE. [As he goes.] But one thing now Is there to choose!
CURIUS. [Jumps up.] Yes, flight!
CATILINE. Heroic death!
[He goes away through the forest.]
CURIUS. 'Tis all in vain! Ruin awaits him here. This mildness is a tenfold punishment! I'll follow him; one thing I shall be granted:— To perish fighting by the hero's side!
[He rushes out. LENTULUS and TWO GLADIATORS come stealing among the trees.]
LENTULUS. [Softly.] Some one was speaking—
ONE OF THE GLADIATORS. Aye, but now all's quiet.
THE OTHER GLADIATOR. Perchance it was the sentinel relieved Of duty.