He, however, (the rower who was bathing), seated himself in fun on the rudder of the royal boat, and heard one Ethiopian soldier on board say to another, 'Keep that craft well in sight; now we know where the bird sits, and it will be easy to catch him.

Remember, Psamtik has promised us fifty gold rings if we bring the Athenian to Sais dead or alive.' This is the report of Sebek, who has been in your service seven years, O Phanes." To both these accounts Phanes listened calmly.

Rhodopis trembled.
Aristomachus exclaimed, "Not a hair of your head shall be touched, if Egypt perish for it!" Croesus advised prudence.

A tremendous excitement had mastered the whole party.
At last Phanes broke silence, saying: "Reflection is never more necessary than in a time of danger.

I have thought the matter over, and see clearly that escape will be difficult.