She is the slave of your brother, Titus.

Let her bide with this worthy officer until Titus comes, he being answerable in his person and his goods that she shall then be produced before him, she or proof of her death.' Then, waving his hand to show that the matter was done with, he went on to speak of other things, demanding details of the capture of the Temple and comparing my list of the vessels and other gear with that which was furnished by the treasurer, into whose charge I handed them yesternight.

So, Maid Miriam, till Titus comes you are safe." "Yes," answered Miriam with a sigh, "till Titus comes.

But after that--what ?" "The gods alone know," he said impatiently.

"Meanwhile, since my head is on it, I must ask your word of you that you will attempt no flight." "I give it, Gallus," she answered smiling, "who would die rather than bring evil on you or yours.