Ah! here comes Nevita himself. Now we shall hear——
[Nevita comes out of the tent. In the opening he turns and makes a sign to some one within. The physician Oribases immediately comes out.
Nevita.
[Drawing him aside.] Tell me openly, Oribases,—is there anything amiss with the Emperor’s mind?
Oribases.
What should make you think that, sir?
Nevita.
How else can I interpret his conduct?
Oribases.
Oh my beloved Emperor——!