Maximus.

Sin lies only in thy sense of sinfulness.

Julian.

Roses in the hair! Sparkling wine! [He casts himself down on one of the couches beside the table, drains a full goblet, puts it hastily from him, and asks:] Ah! What was in the wine?

Maximus.

A spark of that fire which Prometheus stole.

[He reclines at the opposite side of the table.

Julian.

My senses exchange their functions; I hear brightness and I see music.

Maximus.