They had in the course of the night been placed on board a galley and were now on the way to Sardinia.

But a swift vessel should presently be sent to overtake it and bring them back.
And the informer was right, for Caesar's countenance brightened.

He did, indeed, blame the Egyptian's overhasty action; but he gave no orders for following up the galley.
Then, after reflecting for a short time, he said: "I do not find in either of you what I require; but at a pinch we are fain to eat moldy bread, so I must need choose between you two.

The one who first brings me that clay figure, and the man who modeled it, in chains and bonds, shall be appointed chief of the night-watch." Meanwhile Alexander had entered the room.

As soon as Caracalla saw him, he beckoned to him, and the artist informed him that he had made good use of his time and had much to communicate.