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caesar's apostasy.
[act iii.

Julian.

Whither did it roll by means of thee?

The Voice

Into the glory of glories.

Julian.

Why didst thou help?

The Voice.

Because I <g>willed</g>.

Julian.

What didst thou will?

The Voice.

What I <g>must</g>.

Julian.

Who chose thee?

The Voice.

The master.

Julian.

Did the master foreknow when he chose thee?

The Voice.

Ah, <g>that</g> is the riddle!

[A short silence.

Maximus.

Thou art silent.

Julian.

He is no longer here.

Maximus.

[Looking up.] Didst thou know him?