Why so pale, my brother?
Julian.
Tell me, dear teacher—how do you interpret this answer?
Maximus.
Is more than one interpretation possible? The Phrygian regions? What have you to do in Phrygia? In Phrygia—a remote province lying far behind you, where you need never set your foot. No danger threatens you, fortunate man—that is the interpretation.
Julian.
This oracle has a twofold meaning. No danger threatens me in this war,—but from that distant region——
Nevita, Nevita!
Nevita.
Sire——!