Themistius.
Not that I would for a moment imply that your choice, oh peerless Emperor
Mamertinus.
No, no; far from it!
Themistius.
But if it be an error to burn with zeal to serve a beloved master
Mamertinus.
then, in truth, you have more than one erring friend
Themistius.
even if you do not honour them, as you have honoured the thrice-fortunate Nevita
Mamertinus.
even if they have to be content without any visible token of your favour
Julian.
We will leave no capable men unemployed or unrewarded. As regards you, Themistius, I appoint you chief magistrate of this city of Constantinople; and you, Mamertinus, prepare to betake yourself to Rome during the coming year, to enter upon one of the vacant consulships.
Themistius.
My Emperor! I am dizzy with so much honour
