Experience also taught him that when such a thing happened in his work something unpleasant was apt to occur within the circle of his friends.

The veil of the future concealed what might be in store for the beloved couple; but he resolved to keep his eyes open on Dion's behalf and to request Archibius to do the same.
The pressure of work, however, soon silenced the sense of uneasiness.
The damage was speedily repaired, and later Gorgias, sometimes with one, sometimes with another tablet or roll of MS.

in his hand, issued the most varied orders.
Gradually the light of this dismal day faded.

Ere the night, which threatened to bring rain and storm, closed in, he again rode on his mule to the Bruchium to overlook the progress of the work in the various buildings and give additional directions, for the labour was to be continued during the night.
The north wind was now blowing so violently from the sea that it was difficult to keep the torches and lamps lighted.

The gale drove the drops of rain into his face, and a glance northward showed him masses of black clouds beyond the harbour and the lighthouse.