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caesar's apostasy.
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The Emperor.

[Stops suddenly, turns round to Prince Julian, and asks sharply.] Where is Gallus?

Julian.

[Turning pale.] Gallus? What would you with Gallus?

The Emperor.

There, I caught you!

Julian.

Sire——!

The Empress.

[Seizing the Emperor's hand.] Come; come!

The Emperor.

Conscience cried aloud. What are you two plotting?

Julian.

We?

The Emperor.

You and he!

The Empress.

Oh, come; come, Constantius!

The Emperor.

So black a deed! What did the oracle answer?

Julian.

The oracle! By my Holy Redeemer——

The Emperor.

If any one maligns you, he shall pay for it at