"Come back in the morning if you dread a double journey.

But do not tell Fonteia; she would be angry if she knew I sent you, though there is nothing but what is right in the letter." "I will carry the tablets to Scythia for you, domina," replied the girl, kissing the hem of her mistress's robe.

"I know all the streets.
If I live, the letter shall be delivered." "Go by the alleys," enjoined Fabia; "they are safer, for you will not be seen.

Speak to no one.

Let none stop you." Erigone was gone in the night, and Fabia went to her chamber.