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The Emperor.

That Libanius is banished?

Julian.

Libanius—banished!

The Emperor.

I have banished him to Athens.

Julian.

Ah!

The Emperor.

Yonder lies his ship; he sails to-night.

Julian.

[Aside.] He himself; he himself!

The Emperor.

You have long wished it. I have not hitherto been able to fulfil your desire; but now——; let this be a slight requital to you, my Julian——

Julian.

[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——?