Ner. Paris, await without; the rest go home.

[Anic. Tig. and Par. go out: Poppæa tarries.

Pop. (to Nero). Oh, do not trust this man!

Ner. (to Pop.)He’s not my enemy.

Pop. I fear to leave thee with him.

Ner.Have no fear.

Pop. Could he not kill thee?

Ner.Nay, nay.

Pop.Oh, he will.

Alas! alas! Oh! oh![Faints.