I know that Aulus did not intercept the maiden, for I have spoken with his slaves.

I know that she is not on the Palatine, for all are occupied with the infant Augusta; and perhaps I may even divine why ye prefer to search for the maiden with my help rather than that of the city guards and Caesar's soldiers.

I know that her escape was effected by a servant,--a slave coming from the same country as she.

He could not find assistance among slaves, for slaves all stand together, and would not act against thy slaves.

Only a co-religionist would help him." "Dost hear, Vinicius ?" broke in Petronius.