Nero and the Burning of Rome

Synopsis : Arrival of the Christian Slaves: The captives are brought before Nero. He chooses one fair maiden to serve in his palace. The others are condemned to death for a Roman holiday. In the Palace of Nero: Nero seated on his throne, drinking to the heathen gods. The Christian slave brings in some wine. He bids her dance for him. He is fascinated. She recoils from him. Orders her lashed. She is saved by a Roman captain, Flavius. The latter falls in love with her. Diana or Christ: The feast to Diana. Nero reclining on his couch. Fair young maidens dancing and offering incense on the altar of Diana.