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caesar's apostasy.
[act iv.

Sintula.

Relieve me of it, my lord; it is utterly beyond me.

Decentius.

What has happened?

Sintula.

The camp is in wild revolt. The legions and the allies are banding together——

Decentius.

Rebelling against the Emperor's will!

Sintula.

The soldiers are shouting that they appeal to Caesar's promises.

Julian.

Hark! hark! that roar outside——!

Sintula.

The rioters are rushing hither——

Decentius.

Let no one enter!

Sallust.

[At the window.] Too late; the whole courtyard is filled with angry soldiers.

Decentius.

Caesar's precious life is in danger! Where is Florentius?

Sintula.

Fled.