[Quickly seizing his hand.] Sire, do me one grace more.
The Emperor.
Ask what you will.
Julian.
Let me go to Pergamus. You know the old Aedesius teaches there——
The Emperor.
A very strange wish. You, among the heathens——?
Julian.
Aedesius is not dangerous; he is a high-minded old man, drawing towards the grave——
The Emperor.