I defy necessity! I will not serve it! I am free, free, free![[10]]
[A noise outside; the dancing-girls and flute-players take to flight.
Maximus.
[Listening towards the right.] What is this alarm and shrieking——?
Julian.
Strange men are forcing their way into the house——
Maximus.
They are maltreating your servants; they will murder us!
Julian.
Fear not; us no one can hurt.