Julian.
Truly I know not what it should be.
Basil.
Nothing to repent of, Julian?
Julian.
Nothing. That power which circumstances placed in my hands, and which is an emanation of divinity, I am conscious of having used to the best of my skill. I have never wittingly wronged any one. For this campaign there were good and sufficient reasons; and if some should think that I have not fulfilled all expectations, they ought in justice to reflect that there is a mysterious power without us, which in a great measure governs the issue of human undertakings.
Makrina.
[Softly to Oribases.] Oh listen—listen how heavily he breathes.
Oribases.
His voice will soon fail him.