Nevita.
Have you seen the Emperor, friend?
Kytron.
Yes, but he heeds me not. Oh, I humbly beg for a detachment of soldiers to protect me!
Nevita.
[To his followers.] They are giving ground! The shield-bearers forward!
Kytron.
You do not listen to me, sir! My safety is of the utmost importance; my book, “On Equanimity in Affliction,” is not finished——
Nevita.
[As before.] The Persians have been reinforced on the right. They are pressing forward again!