The busiest hours were probably from 10 till 1.

At the present day the streets of Athens are crowded during those hours; but in Summer from two to four o'clock are utterly deserted.] "Ten carriages and two boats, full of Ethiopian soldiers under the command of an Egyptian captain, were sent off to Naukratis to surround the house of Rhodopis and make captives of her guests." "Ha, treachery!" exclaimed Gyges.
"But how can they wish to injure your father ?" said Darius.

"They know that the vengeance of Cambyses--" "I only know," repeated Bubares, "that this night the house of Rhodopis, in which your father is, will be surrounded by Ethiopian soldiers.

I myself saw to the horses which transport them thither and heard Pentaur, one of the crown-prince's fan-bearers, call to them, 'Keep eyes and ears open, and let the house of Rhodopis be surrounded, lest he should escape by the back door.

If possible spare his life, and kill him only if he resist.