But there are eyes upon us.

I will talk with you again to-morrow; till then, rest in peace." "It is useless," began Asti, but he was already gone.
Presently Asti found Tua in the garden, and told her everything.
"Now I wish that Kepher of the Desert were at hand," said Tua nervously, "for it seems that I am in a snare, who like this Janees no better than I did Abi or the Prince of Kesh, and will never be his Queen." "Then I think we had better fly to the wilderness and seek him there this very night, for, Lady, you know what chances to men who look upon your loveliness." "I know what chanced to the Prince of Kesh, and what will chance to Abi at the hands of one I left behind me, I can guess; perhaps this Janees will fare no better.

Still, let us go." Asti nodded, then by an afterthought went into the house and asked some questions of the servants.

Presently she returned, and said: "It is useless; soldiers are already stationed about the place, and some of our women who tried to go out have been turned back, for they say that by the King's order none may leave our door." "Now shall I strike upon the harp and call upon the name of Kepher, as he bade me ?" asked Tua.
"I think not yet awhile, Lady.

This danger may pass by or the night bring counsel, and then he would be angry if you summoned him for naught.