What sword, sire?

Julian.

You know he wished for a sword wherewith he might at one blow——

Anatolus.

Hark to the shouts, sire! Now I am sure the Persians are retreating.

Julian.

[Listening.] What song is that in the air?

Anatolus.

Sire, let me summon Oribases; or still better,—come,—come; you are sick!

Julian.