We will await the Imperator's return.

Do you think that he will again seek the singer?
You are his most trusted confidant.

If you desire his best good, and care for my favour, drop your hesitation and answer this question." The Syrian assumed the manner of a man who had reached a decision, and answered firmly: "Certainly he will, unless you prevent him.

The simplest way would be--" "Well ?" "To inform him, as soon as he lands, that she is no longer to be found.
I should be especially happy to receive this commission from my royal sun." "And do you think it would dim the light of your moon a little, were he to seek her here in vain ?" "As surely as that the contrary would be the case if he were always as gratefully aware of the peerless brilliancy of his sun as it deserves.
Helios suffers no other orb to appear so long as he adorns the heavens.
His lustre quenches all the rest.

Let my sun so decree, and Barine's little star will vanish." "Enough! I know your aim now.