The omens spoke and the writings confirmed them. But the answer which always came was so strange that I could not but think myself mistaken.
Julian.
But now——?
Maximus.
When we departed from Antioch, I wrote to Rome to consult the Sibylline Books——
Julian.
Yes, yes——!
Maximus.
This very moment the answer has arrived; a courier from the governor of Antioch brought it.
Julian.