On which hang life and death as well as love.

Two of the noblest youths in Antioch,

Lelio and Floro—Nay, but hear me out:

Mine, and till now almost from birth each other’s

Inseparable friends, now deadly foes

For love of you—

Just. Oh, sir!

Cipr. I have but now

Parted their swords in mortal quarrel cross’d.

Just. Oh, that was well.