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ACT FIFTH.

At Vienna [in Gaul]. A vaulted space in the catacombs. To the left a winding passage running upwards. In the background, a flight of steps is hewn in the rock, leading up to a closed door. In front, to the right, a number of steps lead down to the lower passages. The space is feebly lighted by a hanging-lamp.

Julian Caesar, unshaven, and in dirty clothes, stands bending over the opening to the right. A subdued sound of psalm-singing comes through the door from the church beyond it, built on to the catacomb.


Julian.

[Speaking downwards.] Still no sign?

A Voice.

[Far below.] None.

Julian.

Neither yes nor no? Neither for nor against?

The Voice.

Both.

Julian.

That is the same as nothing.