Fromentinus.
But afterward, sire, our own men laughed and mocked at them, and said, unthinkingly, that now they had best efface the sign of the cross and the fish which they are wont to imprint upon their arms; for now they had worshipped the divine Emperor.
Julian.
Yes, yes! And the Galileans?
Fromentinus.
They broke out into loud lamentations——; listen, listen, sire! It is impossible to bring them to reason.
[Wild cries are heard without, among the tents.
Julian.
The madmen! Rebellious to the last. They know not that their master’s power is broken.
[Christian soldiers come rushing in. Some beat their breasts; others tear their garments, with loud cries and weeping.