She could make no reply to that portion of his speech.
"My servant went to the well," she said.

"He will return presently.

I am not afraid now." "I am; you ought to be.

I shall wait till your extraordinary servant returns." At this decided speech Laodice showed a little panic.
"No, no! I am not afraid.

He--" But the Maccabee ignored the implied dismissal.
"I owe him both a reproof and thanks for leaving you here alone for any wayfarer to approach--and for me to discover.