I must travel to Rome as fast as ships and horses can carry me.

I desire to be present at that auction of the captives.

At least, I am rich and can purchase Miriam--unless I am too late." "Purchase her to be your slave ?" "Nay, to be my wife." "She will not marry you; you are not a Christian." "Then, if she asks it, to set her free.

Man, would it not be better that she should fall into my hands than into those of the first passer-by who chances to take a fancy to her face ?" "Yes, I think it is better," answered Ithiel, "though who am I that I should judge?
Let the Court be summoned and at once.

This matter must be laid before them.