Julian.

[To the philosophers.] Rejoice, my friends! All will soon be well now.

Kytron.

Ah, gracious Emperor, have you discovered an expedient?

Julian.

There are expedients enough, Kytron; the only difficulty is to choose the best. We will slightly alter the line of advance——

Priscus.

Oh, praise be to your wisdom!

Julian.

This eastward march—it leads to nothing.