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caesar's apostasy.
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Sallust.
That is true!
Julian.
To the judgment-seat, my wise Gregory; I am the prisoner at the bar.
Gregory.
I beg you, friend, let me stand out.
Julian.
To the judgment-seat, I say! To the judgment-seat. [To the others,] What is my transgression?
Some Voices.
Yes, what shall it be? Choose yourself!
Sallust.
Let it be something Galilean, as we of the ungodly say.
Julian.
Right; something Galilean. I have it. I have refused to pay tribute to the Emperor
Many Voices.
Ha-ha; well bethought! Excellent!
Julian.
Here am I, dragged forward by the nape of the neck, with my hands pinioned
Sallust.
[To Gregory.] Blind judge—I mean since Justice is blind—behold this desperate wretch; he has denied to pay tribute to the Emperor.
