Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.

Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.

I sent an amba to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.

When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.

A few words explained all that was necessary.