With me you can speak in entire confidence.

What has come to you, man?
Tell me--did your lord leave Rome before or after you ?' 'At the same time.' No sooner had this reply fallen from his lips than Sagaris seemed stricken with alarm.

He entreated pardon, declared he knew not what he was saying, that he was dazed by the weariness of travel.
'I should have said--neither before nor after.

My lord remains in the city.

I was to return with all speed.' 'He remains in the city ?' Basil reflected.