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. + 