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SCENE VI.

Adrian, Aquilius.
Aquil.
I fly to bring fair Emirena.

[going.
Adr.
No,
Forbear awhile.

Aquil.
Can you to her refuse
This justice, Cæsar?

Adr.
I refuse her not.
But at this moment—Didst thou hear Sabina?
Love goads me on, while reason checks the rein.
I would! but O! ye powers, what pain to think—

Aquil.
Speak, speak, my lord; unless I know your grief
How shall I give you comfort?

Adr.
Speak? alas!
Myself I know not what my thoughts intend.

[Exit.