Has wrecked our life and love, I bless the gods
That I am childless, lest my daughter grew
As vile a thing as she; and yet I know not.
She loved him in some sort, poor wretch, poor wretch!
But now I must be going. 'Tis past midnight;
[Snatches dagger from Theodorus's side.
I must go hence. I have lost my life and love.
But I have saved the State.
[Stabs herself and falls on Asander's body.
Citizens of Cherson bursting in.