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caesar's apostasy.
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Agathon.

Yes, everything.

Julian.

And to-morrow, my Agathon, to-morrow to Athens!

Agathon.

To Athens? 'Tis to Pergamus you go.

Julian.

Hush! You do not know——; we must be cunning as serpents. First to Pergamus—and then to Athens!

Agathon.

Farewell, my lord and friend!

Julian.

Will you go with me, Agathon?

Agathon.

I cannot. I must go home; I have my little brother to care for.

Julian.

[At the balustrade.] There they are weighing anchor.—A fair wind to you, winged lion; Achilles follows in your wake.


[Exclaims softly.]


Ah!

Agathon.

What was that?

Julian.

Yonder fell a star.