[He rises.
And with this, my friends, if no one has anything further to bring forward——
A Citizen.
[Pressing to the front.] Oh most gracious Emperor, let me not go unheard!
Julian.
[Sitting down again.] Surely not, my friend. Who are you?
The Citizen.
I am Medon, the corn-merchant. Oh, if my love for you, exalted and divine Emperor——
Julian.
Come to your case, man!