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