Now I think I look presentable, and can go around and see Papiria, and learn about that dreadful Silanus affair.

Tell Agias to bring in the cinnamon ointment.

I will try that for a change.

It is in the murrhine[42] vase in the other room." [41] Demeter and Persephone, a Greek woman's oath.
[42] A costly substance, probably porcelain agate.
Iasus the serving-boy stepped into the next apartment, and gave the order to one of his fellow slaves.

A minute later there was a crash.
Arsinoe, who was without, screamed, and Semiramis, who thrust her head out the door, drew it back with a look of dismay.
"What has happened ?" cried Valeria, startled and angry.
Into the room came Arsinoe, Iasus, and a second slave-boy, a well-favoured, intelligent looking young Greek of about seventeen.