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.