"My friends, let us go!" And quietly leaving the table on the dais, the three found themselves outside the banqueting hall, while the provincials, unconscious that their host had departed, continued their noisy revelry.
Drusus at once saw that everything was ready for departure.

Antiochus was at hand with travelling cloaks, and assured the young man that due care had been taken to send in advance for him a complete wardrobe and outfit.

The proconsul evidently intended to waste no time in starting.
Drusus realized by the tone of his voice that Caesar the host had vanished, and Caesar the imperator was present.

His words were terse and to the point.
"Curio, you will find a fast horse awaiting you.

Take it.