I have no other to love--but the great imperator.

And how is he ?" "I left him well, good sire." "Stand a moment, son of Varro," said the king, with an impatient gesture.

An attendant approached him and spoke in a low tone.

Herod, snarled like a huge cat when the lance threatens.
"Break him on the rack," he muttered; "and unless he tell, crucify him--crucify him.

He shall do me no further injury.