Soon we shall know if he be worthy of so great a prize.

I will try both his wit and his devotion, but you--you cannot be here." "And why, great father ?" "Think you it could be a test with your eye upon him ?" "Oh, but I must see it," said the girl.

"Unless I see it I shall not know.

Let me be your slave and stand behind you in gray cloth.
Beloved father, I implore you, let me see the test." "Ah, well," said the emperor, rising, with a smile.

"I shall know nothing but that you have gone above-stairs to find Clia, mistress of the robes.