[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.