"We disturbed him in the midst of curling his hair; only one side was done when the lictor called him away, and I will wager my own head that he will have the other side frizzled before he comes back.

I know your true Greek!" "Well, let him," answered Titianus.

"If you have taken his measure rightly he will not be able to give his attention without reserve to our questions till the other half of his hair is curled.

I know, too, how to deal with a Hellene." "Better than I, I perceive," said the architect in a tone of conviction.
"A statesman is used to deal with men as we do with lifeless materials.
Did you see the fat fellow turn pale when you said that it would be but a few days before the Emperor would make his entry here?
Things must look well in the old house there.

Every hour is precious, and we have lingered here too long." The prefect nodded agreement and followed the architect into the inner court of the palace.