It consists of pheasant, ham, cow's udder and a baked crust." "I am quite of Hadrian's opinion," laughed the Emperor; doing all justice to the excellent pie.

"You entertain me splendidly my friend, and I am very much your debtor.

What did you say your name is young man ?" "Pollux." "Your Urania, Pollux, is a fine piece of work, and Pontius says you executed the drapery without a model.

I said, and I repeat, that it is simply impossible." "You judge rightly, a young girl stood for it." The Emperor glanced at the architect, as much as to say, I knew it! Pontius asked in astonishment: "When?
I have never seen a female form within these walls." "Recently." "But I have never quitted Lochias for a minute.

I have never gone to rest before midnight, and have been on my legs again long before sunrise." "But still there were several hours between your going to sleep, and waking up again," replied Pollux.