[Smacking his lips.] Limb from limb! M-m! [Suddenly catches sight of the two lovers, and exclaims, nearly dropping the dish he holds.] Now, by Hercules...!

Asterius.

[Making for Nerva with stick.] Thumb-fingered one!

Quartilla.

O see my sister who clasps hands with Pertinax!

Asterius.

[Also seeing the two.] What! Does my vision play me tricks? Worker of prodigies, is this your deed?

Quartilla.

[Dancing about.] A miracle! A miracle!