And now I have spoken.

Do with me as it lies in your power to do; but remember what power is mine.

_Vale!_" And Cornelia vanished from the darkened hall.

The two men heard the click of the door, and turned and gazed blankly into one another's faces.
"The gods defend me, but I shall be yoked to one of the Dirae!" stammered Ahenobarbus..