[Several soldiers come from among the trees, with Agathon the Cappadocian in their midst.

The second Soldier.

Ho-ho; a deserter.

One of the New-comers.

No; he has gone out of his mind.

Agathon.

I have not gone out of my mind. Oh, for God’s great mercy’s sake,—let me go!

The Soldier from the Outposts.

He says he wants to slay a beast with seven heads.

Agathon.