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Ah, the oracle! The heathen oracle!

The heathenism might be forgiven me; but—well, why should you not know it?—I have inquired as to the issue of the Persian war

What madness!—Gallus—I see it in your face: you have asked other questions!

No more; I have not asked

Yes, yes; you have inquired as to a mighty man's life or death!

And if I had? What can be of more moment to both of us?

[Throwing his arms around him.] Be silent, madman!

Away from me! You may cringe before him like a cur; but I have no mind to endure it longer. I will cry it aloud in all the market-places [Calls to .] Have you seen him, Cappadocian? Have you seen the murderer?

Gallus! Brother!

The murderer!