Maximus.
You will reopen the war against King Sapor?
Julian.
I will do what Cyrus dreamed of, and Alexander attempted——
Maximus.
Julian!
Julian.
I will possess the world.—Good-night, my Maximus!
[He makes a gesture of farewell, and goes hastily away. Maximus looks thoughtfully after him.
The Chorus of the Psalm-Singers.