"
"Good," said Saturius. "Titus having gone, leaving Domitian in charge of
military affairs, the thing, as it chances, is easy, though any sentence
that may be passed must be confirmed by Caesar himself. And now, again
farewell. If our man is in Rome, he shall be taken to-night, and
to-morrow your evidence may be wanted."
"Will the girl be handed over to me then?"
"I think so," replied Saturius, "but of course I cannot say for certain,
as there may be legal difficulties in the way which would hinder her
immediate re-sale. However, you may rely upon me to do the best I can
for you."
"It will be to your advantage," answered Caleb significantly. "Shall we
say--fifty sestertia on receipt of the slave?"
"Oh! if you wish it, if you wish it, for gifts cement the hearts of
friends. On account? Well, to a man with many expenses, five sestertia
always come in useful. You know what it is in these palaces, so little
pay and so much to keep up. Thank you, dear Demetrius, I will give you
and the lady a supper out of the money--when you get her," he added to
himself as he left the office.
When early on the following morning Caleb came to his warehouse from the
dwelling where he slept, he found waiting for him two men dressed in
the livery of Domitian, who demanded that he would accompany them to the
palace of the prince.
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