We must escape from Rome at the earliest moment consistent with our duty and honour." "I have it," said Agias, his face lighting up.

"Come at once after leaving the Curia, to the rear of the Temple of Mars.[144] I know one or two of the temple servants, and they will give me the use of their rooms.

There I will have ready some slave dresses for a disguise, and just across the AEmilian bridge I will have some fast horses waiting--that is, if you can give me an order on your stables." [144] The AEdes Martis of the Campus Martius.
Drusus took off his signet ring.
"Show that to Pausanias.

He will honour every request you make, be it for a million sesterces." Agias bowed and was off.

For the last time Drusus was tempted to call him back and say that the flight would begin at once.