Julian.

Here is no sign against sign. Maximus, Maximus, seer though you be, you have been blind. Robe me in the purple!

[The Quaestor Leontes attires him in the mantle.

Basil.

It is done!

Maximus.

[Murmurs to himself with upstretched hands.] Light and victory be to him who wills!

Leontes.

And now to the Governor’s palace; the people would fain greet Caesar.

Julian.