followers, from the right.

Jovian.

Most gracious Emperor, pardon your servant for seeking you here.

Julian.

[With a cry of joy.] Jovian! Oh welcome news-bearer!

Jovian.

I come direct from Judea. I learned at the palace that you were here——

Julian.

Oh, ever-praiseworthy gods,—yon setting sun shall not go down upon the lie. How far have you progressed? Speak, my Jovian!

Jovian.