The Empress.

Do you feel yourself strengthened, my Constantius?

The Emperor.

Yes, yes! I saw the living Dove hovering over me. It took away the burden of all my sin.—Now I dare venture much, Memnon!

Memnon.

[Softly.] Lose not a moment, sire!

The Emperor.

There they both stand.

[He goes towards the brothers.

Gallus.