For their sake I give you the right of combat.

By the wayside near Bethlehem are lonely hills.

There, the seventh day before the kalends, in the middle hour of the night, you shall see a beacon-fire and near it my colors.

Three friends may go with each, and you and I will draw swords in the fire-light." "I shall meet you there," said Manius.

Vergilius, putting away his weapon, turned quickly, and, without speaking, left the traitor's palace with firm faith in the one God--that he was ever on the side of the just who humbly sought his favor..