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Dost thou not know her?

No; in a black stole She's closely veil'd; yet noble is her gait; And her attendant underneath his cloak, But ill conceal'd, wears an imperial crest.

Can it indeed be she? (Pausing to consider.)

I'll venture it. (to Servant.) Go and conduct her hither. (Exit Servant. It must be she: I'll boldly venture it.

Thou may'st with little risk: meantime, remember The caution I have given thee.

Trust to my skill, and be a while withdrawn, My noble patron. (Exit Petronius.

Enter , concealed under a long black stole, followed by Lucia and two female Attendants, who remain at the bottom of the stage whilst she comes forward.