The legions with a voice of other days,

Worded with pangs to fret their ancient scars!

And every sword-wound of her father’s wars

Will shriek aloud with pity!

Nero

(During Anicetus’ speech he has shown growing fear.)

Listen!—There!

You heard it?—Did you hear a trumpet blare?

Anicetus

‘Tis but the shadow of a sound to be