Quench the fire, Nevita!

Nevita.

Impossible, my Emperor!

Julian.

Put it out, I say. It shall be possible!

Nevita.

Nothing could be more impossible. All the cables are cut; the rest of the ships are all drifting down upon the burning wrecks.

Prince Hormisdas.

[Coming from among the tents.] Curses upon my countrymen! Oh sire, how could you give ear to that deceiver?

Cries from the Camp.