Nero (Classic Reprint)

The scene is in (he Great Hall in the Palace of the Caesars. At the back are steps leading to a platform with balustrade opening on the air, and beyond a view of the city. O nthe right of the stage is a cedarn couch on which CLAUDIUS is uneasily sleeping. On the right is a door communicating with the inner apartments. On the left a door communicating with the outer halls. XENOPHON is standing by the couch of CLAU- DIUS. AGRIPPINA is sitting with face turned to an ASTROLOGER, who stands at the top of the steps watching the stars. L ocusTA is crouching beside a pillar, right. A meteor strikes across the sky. The ASTRO- LOGER, pointing upwards comes down the steps slowly.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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