The speakers did not raise their voices and they stood at a distance, so that although he craned his head forward as far as he dared in the shadow of the trees, sharp and trained as they were, naught save a confused murmur reached his ears.

But if these failed him, his eyes fed full, so that he lost no move or gesture.

It was a passionate love scene, this was clear, for Nehushta stood at a little distance with her back turned, while the pair poured out their sweet speeches to each other.

Then at length, as he had expected, came the climax.

Yes, oh! shameless woman--they were embracing.