Ner. My mother is very deep, and often looks

Far from her meaning. She will use this way

To worm a confidence.

Dom.She did not then.

Ner. Yet must the boy have thought so, for you said

That what she urged he took not all in kindness.

Dom. He bade her speak with Burrus.

Ner.The villainous brat!

Dom. Drive not the fault on him. Did Burrus waver,

Nothing could save thee. And it seems thy mother