[Softly.] Constantius is but a wreck.

Julian.

Helena!

Helena.

I can bear it no longer, I tell you. Time is flying. Eusebia is gone; her empty seat invites me to honour and greatness, while I am ageing——

Julian.

You are not ageing; you are young and fair!

Helena.

No, no, no! Time speeds; I cannot bear this patiently; life slips away from me!

Julian.