I might imagine that Lucius Ahenobarbus had bribed you to tell me this story, in order that I should put myself in his power.

But I trust you.

I will do anything you say.

For you Hellenes have wits as keen as sharp steel, and I know that you will do all you may to repay your debt to Quintus." Agias knelt down and kissed the robe of his mistress.

"My lady," he said gently, "it is no grievous thing to be a slave of such as you.
Believe me; I will not betray my trust.