"And then the tyrant military duty, which kept me on the stretch from yesterday afternoon till an hour or two since.

Romanus robbed me even of my sleep, and kept me in attendance till the morn had set.

However, I lost but little by that, for I could not have closed my eyes till they had beheld you! This morning again I was on duty, and rarely have I ridden to the front with such reluctance.

After that I was delayed by various details; even on my way here--but for that I cannot be sorry for it gave me this chance of finding you alone.

All I ask now is that we may remain so, for such a moment is not likely to be repeated .-- There, I heard a door..." "Come into the garden," cried Gorgo, signing to him to follow her.