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Hekebolius.
I too, I too; but nevertheless
! Then no doubt it is true that the Emperor has sacrificed to Apollo and Fortuna?Eunapius.
Certainly; but who cares for such trifles?
Hekebolius.
Trifles? See you not, my short-sighted friend, that it is our faith, as good Christians, that he is persecuting?
Eunapius.
What do you say? God's cross, is it possible?
Women.
[In the crowd.] There they come!
A Man.
[On a housetop.] I can see him!
Other Voices.
Who comes? Who, who?
The Man on the Housetop.
The Emperor Julian. He has vine-leaves in his hair.
People in the Street.
The Emperor!
Eunapius.
The Emperor!
Hekebolius.
Come, come, my godly brother!
Eunapius.
Let me go, sir. I am in no wise godly.