Scene
II
Antiochus
Foreign woman, what is your name?
Sapientia
Sapientia.
Antiochus
The Emperor Hadrian orders you to present yourself at the palace.
Sapientia
I am not afraid to go. I have a noble escort in my daughters. Nor do I tremble at the thought of meeting your scowling Emperor face to face.
Antiochus
It is the way of you Christian rabble to defy authority.
Sapientia
We acknowledge the authority of Him Who rules the world; we know that He will not let His subjects be vanquished.
Antiochus
Not so much talk. To the palace.
Sapientia
Go before us and show the way. We will follow you.