Julian.

Sintula,—would you disarm your Caesar?

Sintula.

Caesar has ever undervalued me. Caesar has never forgiven me the fact of his having to endure about his person a Master of the Horse chosen by the Emperor.

Julian.

The Emperor is great and wise; he chooses well.

Sintula.

My lord,—I long to set about my duty; may I beg to see the Emperor’s commission?

Julian.

[Handing him one of the papers.] Here is the Emperor’s commission. Go, and do your duty.