For the wealth I care little, but I would not become a slave in everything save the name, nor do I desire to set my feet in that path my parents trod.

What my uncles say--all of these"-- and she waved her hand--"speaking in the name of the thousands that are without, that I do, for they love me and I love them, and their mind is my mind and their words are my words." "Proud-spirited, and well spoken, like all her race," muttered Benoni.
Still he stroked his beard and hesitated.
"Be pleased to give your answer," said the President, "that we may finish our discussion before the hour of evening prayer.

To help you to it, remember one thing--we ask no new conditions." Benoni glanced up quickly and the President added: "Those of which we have received a copy, that you swore to and signed in the presence of Marcus the Roman, are enough for us." Now it was Miriam's turn to look, first up and then down.

As for her grandfather, he turned white with anger, and broke into a bitter laugh.
"Now I understand----" "-- --that the arm of the Essenes is longer than you thought, since it can reach from here to Rome," said the President.
"Ay! that you can plot with Romans.

Well, be careful lest the sword of these Romans prove longer than _you_ thought and reach even to your hearts, O you peaceful dwellers in the desert!" Then, as though he feared some answer, he added quickly, "I am minded to return and leave this maiden with you to dispose of as you think fit.