[In confusion.] And you dare to——!

The Philosopher.

Ay, ay, you are wroth on your master’s account, but——

Julian.

Far from it; on the contrary—that is to say——

Listen; my place is somewhat near that young prince. I would gladly learn——

[Turns.]

Go apart, Agathon; I must speak alone with this man.

[Withdraws a few steps along with the[the] stranger.

You said “shine forth”? “Shine forth over the empire?” What do you know, what can any of you know, of Prince Julian?