Dearer than wine of roses, rouse thee: haste!

How else can I the pact maintain with Him

Who bade me loose thee from the snare? Come nigh:

Doff thine apparel; put mine armor on.

Think but of flight, and safety.

Theodora. Wingèd one,

Best brother, brighter than a star, and stronger,

Uphold me!

Didymus. Bind thy locks. Alas, I am

No angel sent of Christ, nor yet a Christian.