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caesar's apostasy.
[act iv.

Oribases.

Well? Well?

Myrrha.

Some fruits; they were peaches, I think;—oh, I know not——

Julian.

Fruits! Peaches? Some of those which——?

Myrrha.

Yes—no—yes; I do not know, my lord; it was two Nubians——

Julian.

Help, help, Oribases!

Oribases.

Alas, I fear——

Julian.

No, no, no!

Oribases.

Hush, gracious lord; she is coming to herself.

Helena.

[Whispering.] Why did the sun go down? Oh holy mysterious darkness!

Julian.

Helena! Listen; collect your thoughts——

Oribases.

My noble Princess——

Julian.

It is the physician, Helena! [He takes her hand.] No, here, where I stand.