Teodora. Then what is your preoccupation?
D. Julian. I was thinking—'tis a good thought, too.
Teodora. Naturally, since 'tis yours.
D. Julian. Flatterer! you would spoil me.
Teodora. But I am still unenlightened.
D. Julian. There is an important matter I want to achieve.
Teodora. Connected with the new works?
D. Julian. No; it has nothing to do with stone or iron.
Teodora. What, then?
D. Julian. It is a question of kindness—a sacred debt of old date.