[Gazes for a moment into the empty space; suddenly he makes a gesture of repulsion towards the seat at its side, and says in a low voice:] No nearer!

Maximus.

[Who has turned his back.] Dost thou see him?

Julian.

Yes.

Maximus.

How dost thou see him?

Julian.

I see him as a red-bearded man. His garments are rent, and he has a rope round his neck——

Speak to him, Maximus!