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Aedesius is not dangerous; he is a high-minded old man, drawing towards the grave

And what would you with him, brother?

I would learn to do battle with the lions.

I understand your pious thought. And you are not afraid; you think yourself strong enough?

The Lord God has called me with a loud voice. Like Daniel, I go fearless and joyful into the lions' den.

Julian!

To-night, without knowing it, you have yourself been his instrument. Oh, let me go forth to purge the world!

[Softly to the .] Humour him, sire; it will prevent his brooding on higher things.

I implore you, Constantius—set no bar to this vehement longing.

Great Emperor, let him go to Pergamus. I