They expound the Scripture and study all mysteries of the faith." "And who are they ?" "I would I knew.

Being wise, they are unknown." "Unknown!" "So I have heard.

They have knowledge of him who is to come, and Herod is very jealous." "True," said Vergilius.

"I would I were of them who know." "If it may be so you shall have word tomorrow," said the priest.
Promptly Manius relieved the tension of curiosity.
"Vergilius, I drink to you--the new commander of the cohorts," said he, rising.
"I reserve my thanks for more information," said Vergilius.
"It will come," said Manius, who then left with the priest in his company.
Soon the former added, in a low tone: "He may be of some value before he dies." "Ah, yes, but he will die young," said the other..