Basil goes out to the right. At the same moment, Prince Julian, followed by a crowd of young men, enters from the narrow street. His hair is dishevelled, and he is clad in a short cloak like the rest. Among the scholars is Sallust of Perusia.
Many in the Crowd.
Long live the light of Athens! Long live the lover of wisdom and eloquence!
Julian.
All your flattery is wasted. Not another verse shall you have to-day.
Sallust.
When our leader is silent, life seems empty, as on the morning after a night's carouse.
Julian.
If we must needs do something, let it be something new. Let us hold a mock trial.
The Whole Crowd.
Yes, yes, yes; Prince Julian on the judgment-seat!
Julian.
Have done with the Prince, friends
Sallust.
Ascend the judgment-seat, incomparable one!
Julian.
How could I presume? There stands the man. Who is so learned in the law as Gregory of Nazianzus?
