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act v.]
caesar's apostasy.
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The Voice.
Wait, wait.
Julian.
I have waited five days; you asked for only three. I tell youI have no mind to[He listens towards the entrance, and calls down.] Do not speak!
Sallust.
[Entering by the passage on the left.] My lord, my lord!
Julian.
Is it you, Sallust? What would you down here?
Sallust.
This thick darkness; ah! now I see you.
Julian.
What do you want?
Sallust.
To serve you, if I can,—to lead you out to the living again.
Julian.
What news from the world above?
Sallust.
The soldiers are restless; there are signs on all hands that their patience will soon be exhausted.
Julian.
Is the sun shining up there?
Sallust.
Yes, my lord.
