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STUNNED by his reprieve, doubting that he was awake, Glaucus had been / led by the officers of the arena into a small cell within the walls of / the theatre. They threw a loose robe over his form, and crowded round in / congratulation and wonder. There was an impatient and fretful cry / without the cell; the throng gave way, and the blind girl, led by some / gentler hand, flung herself at the feet of Glaucus.
'It is I who have saved thee,' she sobbed; 'now let me die!'