Nicephorus a Tragedy of New Rome

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Most illustrious Marshal, The Basileus still chases his wild boars. The Basilissa then must hear thy suit, Vouchsafe the imperial blessing, wish God speed To all thy host, and glorious triumph home.
Niceph. I humbly thank your Grace for this and all Your princely welcome. Know, I come to seek A favour from my Liege — Theo. Speak! noble Chief !
A Phocas can ask naught that Basileus 31 ACT II.
Of Rome could e'er deny. Mayhap a favour Granted by a Basilissa — might be felt A sweeter boon!
[A pause
.... NlCEPHORUS still stands silent. Ah! then the favour sought Is not for the public ear? All will withdraw!
[Attendants with obeisances leave EMPRESS and Marshal alone. Niceph. Madam, I make bold to trust your Grace will turn A pitying eye on those bereaved ladies Of your Imperial house, whom Church and State Join to consign to solitary life, Forcing their will, and plunging into gloom, All they have known of joy in their father's home. A woman's heart alone can feel how bitter This sentence is: — Theo.


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