NERO. Stay, stay, give her this ring: she nursed me.
AGRIPPINA. Yes.
I see you have my amulet.
NERO. O yes.
AGRIPPINA. So bright the night you'll see me all the way
Across the shining water.
NERO. [Clinging to her.] O farewell!
AGRIPPINA. [Descends to water.]
Good-night, child! I shall see you then to-morrow.
Already it hath dawned.
NERO. Mother, good-night.
[Exit AGRIPPINA.
TIGELLINUS. [To crew in barge.]
Strike up the music there, a joyous strain!
And sing, you boatmen; the Augusta comes.
[Sounds of joyful music are heard, and singing, as the pinnace
puts off with measured beat of oars.