Honestly purchased; but now this man denies either to pay me rent, or to give up the property, under pretext that this field once belonged to the temple of Apollo, and, as he declares, was unlawfully confiscated many years ago.
Julian.
Tell me, Malchus,—you seem to be a follower of the Galilean?
Malchus.
Most gracious Emperor, ’tis an old tradition in our family to acknowledge Christ.
Julian.
And this you say openly, without fear?
Malchus.
My adversary is bolder than I, sire! He goes in and out, as before; he fled not the city when he heard of your approach.
Julian.