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In a moment he saw to the very depths of its cunning. Here was a band of conspirators meeting in the darkness and speaking in disguised voices. Probably no member had ever seen the face of another, and the betrayal of a name was, therefore, impossible. Vergilius, now commander of the castle, heard with consternation of his part in the programme.
I doubt not some strange god is working in me, for I seem to be weak-hearted and cannot bear to see you kick her." The declaration was greeted with loud laughter. Antipater stood muttering as he shook the skirt of his toga. "'Tis odd, my goodfellows," said Vergilius, "but the other day I saw a man scourging his lady's-maid. Mother of the gods!
"And there would be neither war nor injustice." "Tell me," said David. "Are there many lovers like you in Rome?" "Some half a score that I have heard of, and I doubt not there be many." "'Tis the candle of the Lord the preparation of the heart of man," said David. "I do believe his arrow shall be that of love." "This feeling in me has kindled a great desire," said Vergilius.
For a moment they rode in silence. David was first to speak. "Forgive me," said he, with fear of his imprudence. "My tongue has gone too far. I am true to Herod, being his debtor, for he gave me freedom. But I am of the house of David." "Fear not," said Vergilius. "Never shall I betray the broken hearted. I give you friendship." "And I give you gratitude," was the answer of the Jew.
Then said the young commander, whist with awe: "Look yonder! A light on the hills! I saw it appear." Amazement was in the tone of David: "Nay, 'tis a window of paradise! Or maybe that time is come when the three great stars should gather side by side. Do you not remember the talk of the astrologers?" "I say 'tis a light on the hills." Vergilius now spoke in a husky, solemn whisper.
We have no reason for supposing Vergilius personally hostile to Cicero, but he may have thought that Cicero's services to the Sicilians in the case of Verres would have called out some expression of feeling on their part in his favour, which would have been awkward for a Roman governor. Cicero therefore crossed to Epirus, and travelled down the Egnatian road to Thessalonica.
The couriers who bring to Rome news of my father's death bid them hurry and take with them, also, word of the illness of that dog Vergilius. After they leave let him not linger in needless pain do you understand me? For that, I say, each of you shall have five thousand aurei added to his wealth." The others nodded.
"As I passed beneath it I saw him by the side of Salome, and I heard her say: 'Not until you slay him shall I be your wife. I fear she means you ill, good friend." "She-cat!" exclaimed Vergilius. "'Tis a yowling breed that haunts the house of Herod." They came soon to where a throng was gathered thick, so for a little they saw not a way to pass.
A transport and postal train bound for Rome was expected shortly, and, before eating, Vergilius wrote a letter and had it ready when the wagons came rattling in a deep-worn rut, behind teams of horses moving at a swift gallop. There were five wagons in the train, bearing letters and light merchandise from the south. Hard by was one of the wheelwright-shops that lined the great thoroughfare.
The speaker went on: "When Herod dies you shall see a rider go swiftly through the streets bearing a red banner and crying, 'The king is dead. Then shall the commander of the cohorts go quickly and take possession of the royal palace and await the new king." Vergilius turned quickly in the direction of the fateful voice. He had begun to suspect a plot.
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