Tell them that." He was here interrupted, for Epagathos announced a deputation from the Museum, and, at the same time, the painter Alexander, who had been brought from prison.

At this Caracalla exclaimed with disgust: "Spare me the hair-splitting logicians!--Do you, Philostratus, receive them in my name.

If they make any impudent demands, you may tell them my opinion of them and their Museum.

Go, but come back quickly.

Bring in the painter.