[Recoiling a step.] What do I see!

Leontes.

Your servants would have hindered me from entering; and as my errand was of the utmost moment——

Julian.

You here, in Ephesus, my excellent Leontes!

Leontes.

I have travelled night and day, as the Emperor’s envoy.

Julian.

[Turning pale.] To me? What would the Emperor with me? I swear I am unwitting of any crime. I am sick, Leontes! This man—[Pointing to Maximus]—attends me as my physician.

Leontes.