Complete by Georg Ebers]@TWC D-Link book Complete 10/24 The Hetaera, Thargalia of Miletus, became the wife of a Thessalian king. Finally, statues were erected to many.] "I have long expected this question," answered the Athenian. "I shall be delighted to make you acquainted with the past history of this woman before you enter her house. So long as we were on the Nile, I would not intrude my tale upon you; that ancient river has a wonderful power of compelling to silence and quiet contemplation. Even my usually quick tongue was paralyzed like yours, when I took my first night-journey on the Nile." "I thank you for this," replied the Spartan. |