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Sisinnius

A Roman official who hunts a girl across a mountain and finds his own men, his horse, and his reason deserting him.

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Also known as Sisinnius, Count Sisinnius, Sisinnius Fools

First appearance: Dulcitius

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In Dulcitius: Count; attempts to force Irena into a brothel, but is thwarted by a miraculous rescue and wanders bewildered on the mountain.

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Dulcitius
Count; attempts to force Irena into a brothel, but is thwarted by a miraculous rescue and wanders bewildered on the mountain.
Scene III
Soldier guarding the doors under Dulcitius's orders.
Scene IX
Count Sisinnius is entrusted by Diocletian to execute vengeance against the Christian maidens.
Scene X
Orders the separation of Irena from her sisters to manipulate her.
Scene XI
Commands the sisters to sacrifice and orders their execution.
Scene XII
Threatens Irena with prolonged torture and sending her to a brothel to break her resolve.
Scene XIII
Angrily confronts the soldiers and decides to ride to the mountain to investigate the trick.
Scene XIV
Frustrated and shamed by his inability to capture Irena, he orders her execution.

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