For thee to take to Silia. Come!

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The fire, the fire! I am frightened.

Ner.Hide thine eyes

And think not of it.

Act.Nay, but I can hear it,

And smell the smoke.

Ner.It shall not hurt thee, darling:

And Silia’s house lies down beyond the Tiber,

Far from the flames. Come, sweetest, thou shalt sit