"If you do not choose to believe that I would run into any risk out of friendship to you, then fancy that I forward your love affair to humble the pride of Oropastes.

He threatens to supplant me in the king's favor, and I am determined, let him plot and intrigue as he likes, that you shall marry Gaumata.

To-morrow evening, after the Tistar-star has risen, your lover shall come to see you.

I will see that all the guards are away, so that he can come without danger, stay one hour and talk over the future with you; but remember, only one hour.

I see clearly that your mistress will be Cambyses' favorite wife, and will then forward your marriage, for she is very fond of you, and thinks no praise too high for your fidelity and skill.