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94 is no greater love. (Watches him disap- pear.) Then I must save you, since you will not save yourself. I cannot lose you. My love, I cannot let you— (Covers her face with her hands). My love shall save you from yourself. If I do wrong the Gods forgive-—

[Knocking is heard. She starts and looks round. A MuEssENGER is scen in. the courtyard.

(Cautiously.) You would see—whom?

Messenger The wife of Phocion,

Lydia

(Frightened.) Hush! Come softly, I am she. (MEssrNcER enters steaithily.) You bring a message for me? You bring a token?

Messenger

(IWVith respect.) She who sends me bids

me say as token this: From one who loves