The Empress.
Oh, come; come, Constantius!
The Emperor.
So black a deed! What did the oracle answer?
Julian.
The oracle! By my Holy Redeemer——
The Emperor.
If any one maligns you, he shall pay for it at the stake. [Draws the Prince aside.] Oh, let us hold together, Julian! Dear kinsman, let us hold together!
Julian.
Everything lies in your hands, my beloved lord!