In both matters I will carry out my Emperor’s will.
[He goes out to the right.
Julian.
And now, my faithful friends, now let us praise the immortal powers, who have shown us the right way.
Themistius.
The immortals, and their more than mortal favourite! What joy there will be throughout the empire, when it is known that you have dismissed those violent and rapacious men!
Mamertinus.
With what anxiety and impatient hope will the choice of their successors be awaited!
Themistius.
All the Greeks will exclaim with one voice: “Plato himself has taken the helm of state!”