NERO: Dost thou hesitate to obey?
PREFECT: Why dost thou doubt my loyalty?
NERO: Because thou art merciful to an enemy.
PREFECT: Should a woman receive this name?
NERO: She incites crime.
PREFECT: Who is it who accuses her?
NERO: The wrath of the people against me.
PREFECT: Who can rule the frenzied crowd?
NERO: She who influenced it.