I was to seek his cell for it this evening.

Tarry here a few minutes, it is but half-way up the Aventine.

I shall soon return." "Can I not accompany you ?" "Nay," returned Cola, with considerate kindness, "you have borne toil all the day, and must be wearied; my labours of the body, at least, have been light enough.

You are delicate, too, and seem fatigued already; the rest will refresh you.

I shall not be long." The boy acquiesced, though he rather wished to accompany his brother; but he was of a meek and yielding temper, and seldom resisted the lightest command of those he loved.