GALLICANUS. As both are immense should they not be rewarded on the same scale?
CONSTANTINE. That is only fair.
GALLICANUS. It is easier for a man to undertake a difficult enterprise when he is sustained by the knowledge that his reward is sure.
CONSTANTINE. Naturally.
GALLICANUS. I beg you then to promise me now my prize for this dangerous undertaking. In hard and strenuous fighting, when it seems as if I must be defeated, the thought of this reward will give me new strength.
CONSTANTINE. The reward deemed by the Senate the most glorious a man can desire has never been withheld from you, and never shall be. You enjoy the freedom of my court, and the highest honour among those who surround me.
GALLICANUS. I know, but I am not thinking of that.
CONSTANTINE. If you have other ambitions, you must tell me.
GALLICANUS. I have.
CONSTANTINE. What are they?
GALLICANUS. Dare I tell you?
CONSTANTINE. Of course!
GALLICANUS. You will be angry.
CONSTANTINE. Not at all!
GALLICANUS. You are sure?
CONSTANTINE. Quite sure.
