The Lord be praised, I have a good conscience!
Hekebolius.
I too, I too; but nevertheless——! Then no doubt it is true that the Emperor has sacrificed to Apollo and Fortuna?
Eunapius.
Certainly; but who cares for such trifles?
Hekebolius.
Trifles? See you not, my short-sighted friend, that it is our faith, as good Christians, that he is persecuting?
Eunapius.
What do you say? God’s cross, is it possible?
Women.