Julian.
In Phrygia? Alexander writes of secret things preparing in Phrygia. It has been foretold that the Galilean is to come again——
Burn the ships, Nevita!
Nevita.
Sire, is this your firm and irrevocable will——?
Julian.
Burn them! No delay! Lurking dangers threaten us in the rear.
[To one of the captains.
Give close heed to this stranger. He is to be our guide. Refresh him with food and drink, and let him have thorough rest.
Jovian.