[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?