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.