Well, well; what if it were so?

Gregory.

In that terrible earthquake that ravaged Caesarea two years ago, all the temples but one were destroyed.

Julian.

Yes, yes; the temple of Fortuna.

Gregory.

At the meeting whereof I speak, the congregation determined to complete God’s work of judgment, in testimony that they would trust wholly and solely to him, and no longer tolerate the abomination in their midst.

Julian.

[Hoarsely.] Gregory,—once my friend—do you hold your life dear?

Gregory.