You will understand what I wish to know.

You shall have command of a cohort." Vergilius thought for a second of that strange overhauling of Manius the night before, and of the shrewdness of the great father in returning him, kindly, to his task, with a pair of eyes to keep watch of him.
"With all my heart I thank you," said the young knight.

"But--my beloved father--I was hoping to marry and--and know the path of peace." "But I am sure you will wait two years--only two years," said the other, rising with extended hands.

"There is time enough; and remember, whether to peace or war, your path is that of duty.
Farewell!" It was a way he had of commanding, kindly but inexorable, and Vergilius knew it.

Again he spoke as the knight turned away.
"This young Antipater--do you know him ?" "Not well." "But, possibly, well enough," said the emperor, with a knowing look.
Then, casually: "Oh, there is yet a little matter--that new king the Jews are looking for--if he should come, I suppose he will report to me, but--but let me know what you learn.