Fla.Go thou,

And wait thy death. (Lucan goes to his place.)

Asp.Let us die bravely, Flavus;

’Tis all we can. (Coming forward to centre.)

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Fla.We will. Ah, see! he is guarded.

Enter R. Nero, Tigellinus and Rufus; preceded by Guards, who thrust Flavus and Asper back, making passage for Cæsar.

NERO (at centre).

Here is our court. I love the open air:

It savours more of justice, heavenly justice;