Many Soldiers.
[Pressing round him.] Caesar! Kind Caesar!
Julian.
And your defenceless wives and children, whom you must leave behind in your scattered homes! Who shall protect them in their pitiable plight, soon to be widowed and fatherless, and exposed to the vengeful onslaughts of the Alemanni?
The Women.
[Weeping.] Caesar, Caesar, protect us!
Julian.
[Weeping likewise.] What is Caesar? What can the fallen Caesar do?
Laipso.
Write to the Emperor, and let him know——