Ep. Plague-spotted, abhorred for ever—by all—accurst—
Asp. Let no man interrupt her!
Ner.Who spoke? Arrest him.—
Epicharis’ last words are spoken as the Soldiers surround her. She struggles on the litter violently, and falls back dead. Other Guards arrest Asper.
Who art thou, sir? thy name?
Asp. My name is Asper.
I am centurion under Rufus.
Ner. Rufus,
Know’st thou thy man?
Ruf.I grieve, sire, it is true: