Therefore I cannot say that Marcus is well to-day, since sometimes Nero's friends are short-lived.

Nay, be not frightened, I did but jest; your Marcus is safe enough.

Read the letter, lady, and waste no time.

As for me, my mission is fulfilled.
Thank me not; it is reward enough to have seen that sweet face of yours.
Fortunate indeed is the star of Marcus, and, though I am jealous of the man, for your sake I pray that it may lead him back to you.

Lady, farewell." "Cut the silk, Nou," said Miriam when the Captain Gallus had gone.
"Quick.