Ah, Maximus,—and its purport——?
Maximus.
The same as that of the omens and the books; and now I dare interpret it. Rejoice, my brother,—in this war you are invulnerable.
Julian.
The oracle,—the oracle?
Maximus.
The Sibylline Books say: “Julian must beware of the Phrygian regions.”
Julian.
[Recoiling.] The Phrygian——? Ah, Maximus!
Maximus.