Crassus.
Your laugh is shocking—why do you mock me, dear?
Autcra.
Because you will not guess my secret here.
But—put your arms about my neck, and swear
You love me, and will always keep them there.
Then I might dare.
Crassus.
I swear it. O my sweet!
Anica.
Then take my kiss.
Crassus.
Your mouth is like a rose of fire. But what is this?
I cannot bear it.
Aurcra.
Ail Uhu! Uhul
It is my heart; this arrow strikes me through.
Stir not one muscle for a moment. Death!
You beast, you kill me with your urgent breath.
Crassus.
© how I love you! [He moves violently.
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