Lived in his thought; then Theodora came
To join him in the spirit; feeling this
His soul did gently leave its body’s sheath.
Benedictus:
My thanks to thee, thou faithful soul, for all
Thy services to him whilst yet on earth.
(Exit nurse. Benedictus reads Strader’s last words.)
Benedictus: (reading)
‘My friend, when I perceived my strength was spent
And saw that opposition to my work