CONSTANTINE. Their desire to keep their vow of virginity is so ardent that neither entreaties nor threats can alter their resolution.
GALLICANUS. God help them to persevere!
CONSTANTINE. Come, let us go to their apartments.
GALLICANUS. Lead on. I will follow.
CONSTANTINE. They are coming here. Look, they hasten to greet us, and my glorious mother, noble Helena, is with them. They all weep for joy.
Scene XIII
GALLICANUS. Be at peace, most holy virgins. Persevere in the fear of God, and preserve untouched the treasure of your virginity. Then you will be worthy of the embraces of the eternal King.
CONSTANCE. We shall keep our vows with more joy now we know that you are on our side.
GALLICANUS. Have no fear that I shall put any obstacle in your way. Far from it! I consent gladly, and desire nothing better than to see you fulfil your vow, my Constance, you, for whom I was eager to risk life itself.
CONSTANCE. I see the hand of the Most High in this change in you.