THE EMPEROR JULIAN.
PLAY IN FIVE ACTS.
ACT FIRST.
SCENE FIRST.
The port of Constantinople. In the foreground to the right, a richly-decorated landing-stage, spread with carpets. On the elevated quay, at a little distance from the landing-stage, is seen a veiled stone, surrounded by a guard. Far out on the Bosphorus lies the imperial fleet, hung with flags of mourning.
A countless multitude, in boats and on the beach. Near the end of the landing-stage stands the Emperor Julian, robed in purple and decked with golden ornaments. He is surrounded by Courtiers and High Officers of State. Among those standing nearest to him are Nevita, the commander of the forces, and the court physician, Caesarius, together with the orators, Themistius and Mamertinus.
Julian.
[Looking out over the water.] What a meeting! The dead Emperor and the living.—Alas that he
