The empire’s soldier, champion of her King.

A Voice. A generous comedy!

Another Voice. Dost applaud it? Ay?

The Crowd. See him in the doorway, yellow-gowned;

See the young beauty in his flower! O Pan!

The Bailiff. Among these loud boors press your torches in.

Back! Let the prefect pass.

Eustratius Proculus is borne into the square.

A Voice. Now shall we view

The snorting tiger-dam at bay, the while