Then, in an altered voice, he added, "And revenge ?" "That," said the artist, boldly, "is a pleasure I have not yet tasted.
No one ever did me a real injury till the villain Zminis robbed my guiltless father of his liberty; and he is not worthy to do such mischief, as a finger of your imperial hand." At this, Caesar looked at him suspiciously, and said in stern tones: "But you have now the opportunity of trying the fine flavor of vengeance.

If I were timid--since the Egyptian acted only as my instrument--I should have cause to protect myself against you." "By no means," said the painter, with an engaging smile, "it lies in your power to do me the greatest benefit.

Do it, Caesar! It would be a joy to me to show that, though I have been reckless beyond measure, I am nevertheless a grateful man." "Grateful ?" repeated Caracalla, with a cruel laugh.

Then he rose slowly, and looked keenly at Alexander, exclaiming: "I should almost like to try you." "And I will answer for it that you will never regret it!" Melissa put in.

"Greatly as he has erred, he is worthy of your clemency." "Is he ?" said Caesar, looking down at her kindly.