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caesar's apostasy.
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Julian.

Ah, is that you, Laipso! My gallant friend, is that you? You fought well at Argentoratum.

Laipso.

Caesar has not forgotten that?

Varro.

[A Subaltern.] But he forgets his promises!

Julian.

Was not that the voice of the undaunted Varro? Ah, there he is! Your wound is healed, I see. Oh, well-deserving soldier,—why would they not let me make you captain?

Varro.

Was it indeed your wish?

Julian.

Blame not the Emperor for refusing my request. The Emperor knows none of you as I know you.

Decentius.

Soldiers, hear me——!

Many Voices.

We have nothing to do with the Emperor!

Others.

[Pressing forward menacingly.] It is Caesar we call to account!