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Then you shall feel how far the Emperor's arm can stretch!

The Emperor's arm is mighty in earthly things; and I, like others, tremble under it.

Show it, then, in deeds! Ah, you Galileans, you reckon upon my long-suffering. Do not trust to it; for truly

''A noise at the entrance. The barber,, followed by several citizens, rushes in.''

What is this? Eunapius, what has befallen you?

Oh that my eyes should see such a sight!

What sight have you seen?

Behold, most gracious Emperor, I come bleeding and bruised, yet happy to be the first to call down your wrath

Speak, man;—who has beaten you?

Permit me, sire, to lay my complaint before you.