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A man like you could quickly mount from step to step. Caesarius, is it not possible that you can give me your aid in furthering the new order of things?

No, most gracious lord!

I do not mean here, but in other places. It is my intention to depart from here. Constantinople is very unpleasing to me; you Galileans have spoiled it for me in every way. I shall go to Antioch; there I shall find better soil to work upon. I thought you would accompany me. Will you not, Caesarius?

Most gracious lord, I too am bound for the east; but I will go alone.

And what will you do there?

Visit my old father; help Gregory to strengthen him for the coming struggle.

Go!

Farewell, my Emperor!