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Rh "Which reminds me," he said, "that it is time to go. If thou art willing, with the favor of the gods I will return very soon."

Thersites, a little disturbed, rose also.

"Bring her here, by all means. But I cannot say I approve thy project. There are innumerable women who, I think, would be more to thee than a young girl. At least, if thou must venture it, I beg of thee to shed no blood. The game is not worth that. For my shelter, wilt thou promise me this?"

"I will promise thee, unless it becomes a question of my life."

And Antonius went out quickly.

Thersites, leaning over the parapet, watched his departure. Crobyle spoke from the shadow of a couch.

"He is a fool."

The Greek turned to her.

"I grant thee that. But thou art a