Julian.

[Attempts to rise, but falls back again, and cries:] Thou hast conquered, Galilean!

Many Voices.

The Emperor has fallen!

Anatolus.

The Emperor is wounded! Shield him—shield him, in the name of the gods!

[He casts himself despairingly against the advancing Persians. The Emperor is carried away senseless. At that moment, Jovian comes forward upon the plain with fresh troops.

Jovian.

On—on, believing brethren; give Caesar what is Caesar’s!

Retreating Soldiers.