[He opens the paper and reads.
Julian.
[To Basil.] Is it your sister who writes to you?
Basil.
[Who has entered with his own letter open.] Yes, it is Makrina. Her news is both sad and strange.
Julian.
What is it? Tell me.
Basil.
First of your noble brother Gallus. He rules sternly in Antioch.
Julian.