And tell me, did not this man come to you and tell you how a shameless creature in woman's form was to steal into your house, and, under the pretext of rescuing your wife and sister, lead them away to misery and dishonour?
Speak, did he not tell you some such story ?" "Yes, he did." Zenobia laughed in hot anger and scorn.

"Well, then," said she, in conclusion, "I have another present for you.

The proverb says, 'Little kindnesses strengthen the bonds of friendship.' And this will be the smallest of gifts I could possibly make you.

The handsome young man who gave me this ring, and is betrothed to me--or thinks he is--lies somewhere yonder in a ditch.

His horse took fright at the tumult, and threw him so that he broke his ankle.