I have told you—two days ago.
Julian.
And already you want to know——? What would you know about the Emperor? Has any one set you on to——? [Embraces him.] Oh, forgive me, Agathon, my friend!
Agathon.
What? Why?
Julian.
[Rises and listens.] Hush!—No, it was nothing—only a bird in the bushes——
I am very happy here. Wherefore should you doubt it? Have I not all my family gathered here? at least—all over whom a gracious Saviour has held his hand.
Agathon.
And the Emperor is as a father to you?