Julian.
[In confusion.] And you dare toThe Philosopher. Ay, ay, you are wroth on your master's account, but Julian. Far from it; on the contrary—that is to say Listen; my place is somewhat near that young prince. I would gladly learn [Turns.] Go apart, Agathon; I must speak alone with this man. [Withdraws a few steps along with the the stranger.
!
You said "shine forth"? "Shine forth over
the empire?" What do you know, what can any
of you know, of Prince Julian?
The Philosopher.
Can Sirius be hidden by a cloud? Will not the restless wind tear a rift in it here or there, so that
Julian.
Speak plainly, I beg you.
The Philosopher.
The palace and the church are as a double cage wherein the prince is mewed up. But the cage is not close enough. Now and then he lets fall an enigmatic word; the court vermin—forgive me, sir—the courtiers spread it abroad in scorn; its