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Establish the empire! The voice in the light, Maximus!

Sign against sign.

How, noble Caesar?

I also have been forewarned of certain things; but this

Say no, Julian! 'Tis the wings of destruction they would fasten on your shoulders.

Who are you, that defy the Emperor?

My name is Gregory; I am the son of the Bishop of Nazianzus;—do with me what you will.

He is my friend and brother; let no one touch him!

[A great crowd has meanwhile filled the outer court.

[Making his way through the crowd.] Take not the purple, Julian!

You, too, my faithful Basil.