Pop. I could not hear it.

Dom.Nay, but if ’tis true,

Side you with us who hinder it, or her

Who pushes it?

Pop.O madam, ’tis incredible.

Dom. Ay, and to-night, as Nero sits at supper,

When Paris brings the news he’ll not believe it.

But then a word from you might turn the scale,

And rouse his better judgment.

Pop.The very thought