Oribases.

Last night he had well nigh shortened his life. Fortunately Eutherius was at hand——; oh speak of it to no one!

Nevita.

Do not lose sight of him.

Priscus.

[Drawing near.] It would greatly relieve our minds to hear what the council of war——?

Nevita.

Pardon me; I have weighty matters to attend to.

[He goes out behind the tent.

At the same moment Jovian enters from the opening.