[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!