Publius was not accustomed to abandon himself to dreaming when action was needed, and this reminded him of the purpose for which he had come out into the open air.

Chariot after chariot came driving past as he returned into his tent.

Lysias, who during his absence had been pacing up and down and reflecting, met him with the question: "How long is it yet till sunrise ?" "Hardly two hours," replied the Roman.

"And we must make good use of them if we would not arrive too late." "So I think too," said the Corinthian.

"The sisters will soon be at the Well of the Sun outside the temple walls, and I will persuade Irene to follow me.