Never have I forgotten the debt of gratitude I owe to your father; and now my turn has come to render him a service." "The matter concerns my father?
then speak--tell me, I beseech you!" "Immediately.

Has Croesus offended the crown prince ?" "Not that I am aware of." "Your father is on a visit to Rhodopis this evening, at Naukratis ?" "How did you hear this ?" "From himself.

I followed him to the boat this morning and sought to cast myself at his feet." "And did you succeed ?" "Certainly.

He spoke a few gracious words with me, but could not wait to hear what I would say, as his companions were already on board when he arrived.

His slave Sandon, whom I know, told me that they were going to Naukratis, and would visit the Greek woman whom they call Rhodopis." "He spoke truly." "Then you must speed to the rescue.