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the emperor julian.
457
I <g>will</g> not be vanquished! I am young; I am invulnerable,—the third empire is at hand
[With a great cry.
There he stands!
Maximus.
Who? Where?
Julian.
Do you see him? There, among the tree-stems—in a crown and a purple robe
Maximus.
'Tis the moon glimmering on the water. Come—come, my Julian!
Julian.
[Going threateningly towards the vision.] Avaunt! Thou art dead! Thy empire is past. Off with the juggler's cloak, carpenter's son!
What dost thou there? At what art thou hammering?—Ah!
Eutherius.
[From the left.] All gods be praised!—Oribases,—here, here!
Julian.
What has become of him?
Oribases.
[From the left.] Is he here?
Eutherius.
Yes.—Oh my beloved Emperor!
Julian.
Who was it that said, "I am hammering the Emperor's coffin"?
