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12 Evil thoughts flock around me. For nine days I have worn a hair shirt, and it has not protected me; for nine nights I have lashed myself with thongs, but scourging does not banish them.

We must be steadfast, Julian! Satan is very busy in all of us. Speak with Hekebolius

[To the .] It is time now   No, no, I will not    [Seizing him by the wrist.] Come, gracious lord;—come, I say. [Draws himself up, and says with dignity.] Forward to the house of the Lord! [Softly.] The other matter afterwards   [To .] I must see Gallus. [ folds his hands in supplication to the behind the  back.

[Hastily and softly.] Fear nothing!