CHAPTER VII.
IMPERIAL CAESAR When the Maccabee had returned to the spot in the sedgy valley where he and Julian had halted, he found the Ephesian white to the lips and with ignited eyes awaiting him.
"How much longer ?" the Ephesian demanded.
"What! Fast and slow!" the Maccabee said calmly.

"Last night you wasted hours to spite me.

To-day you begrudge me a moment's talk with a lovely wayfarer.

Or is it because she prefers me?
You have ordered our progress long enough.

I shall move when it pleases me." He sat down by the fire, clasping his hands back of his head, and half-closed his eyes.