Not you? Who then?

Gregory.

He who is greater than the Emperor.

Julian.

I know your Galilean phrases. For the sake of our friendship, spare me them.

Gregory.

Let me, then, begin by telling you how it is that you see me here, ordained a priest of the church you are persecuting.

Julian.

[With a sharp look.] Persecuting!

[He ascends the daïs again and sits down.