If he kills me, you cankill him afterwards, and we
will continue our discussion elsewhere.
Who knows what the gods may have instore for you?
Obey,lest some of you be shortened by a head. Listen, Lady, according to ourlaw you
are now my wife. Also if he did, I am not certain that I should
besorry.
Yes, I saw it all, I answered with a groan. Yes, I
saw it all, I answered with a groan. A guard formed roundthem and they departed from
the hall of audience by a side entrance.
Perchance Belus thereknows, for never have they
been separated for many years.
Nabonidus thought a while; then he said wearily,I
tire of this business. True, said Nabonidus, and you understand about gods, do you
not?
Nabonidus lifted his hand and they were silent.
Fill mine first that I may drink to show you itisnt poisoned.
Also if he did, I am not certain that I should
besorry.
The maid wasone of spirit and because she fought
against fate, she was murdered. Have you anything to urge uponyour own behalf? I am
still King of Babylon, the first Servant of Heavenwith power of life and
death.
It was Myra herself and her attendant was the old
nurse, Metep!
We passed through many that were gorgeous to a
large plainchamber, well lit from the roof.
I have no rank, O King, she answered, who was not
born of the royalHouse of Egypt. Then he said,Perhaps not quite so evil as you
think, friend Ramose. To this man the king dictated words which he wrote
down.
Well, soon Ithink I shall walk over that edge and
there will be an end.
Take him aside to yondergallery and keep him there,
treating him well as a learned stranger. When I am gone let Belshazzar and hisyoung
counsellors follow their own road to ruin.
Now I could see her well for the lightfrom a high
window fell upon her.