[Kissing his hands.] Oh, thanks—thanks!
The Emperor.
And now to a banquet of rejoicing! My Capuan cook has invented some new fast-dishes, carp-necks in Chios wine, and—— Forward;—your place is next to me, Gallus Caesar!
[The procession begins to advance.]
Gallus.
[Softly.] Helena, what a marvellous change of fortune!
Helena.
Oh, Gallus, dawn is breaking over our hopes.
Gallus.
I can scarce believe it! Who has brought it about?