And high mid-nothing hang with lob�d bloom,

As that the rose of love will flower from

The wreck of men and gods.

[He kneels and kisses her robe. She goes out]

Aris. Before I die

I've touched divinity.

[As he rises a slave rushes in, rear, and kneels]

Slave. My lord!

Aris. You serve

Lord Heraclides, do you not?