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Sallust.

Caesar,—my Caesar, where are you?

Julian.

[Calling out, in the vault underneath.] Helios! Helios!

Maximus.

Free!

The Choir in the Church above.

Our Father which art in heaven!

Sallust.

Where is he? Eutherius, Oribases,—what is here afoot?

The Choir.

[In the church.] Hallowed be Thy name!

Julian.

[Comes up the steps; he has blood on his forehead, on his breast, and on his hands.] It is finished!

The Soldiers.

Caesar!

Sallust.

Blood-stained——! What have you done?

Julian.

Cloven the mists of terror.

Maximus.

Creation lies in your hand.