Hast thou offended him in aught ?" "I trust I have not incurred so great a misfortune." "He spoke not of thee with his usual praises--I noticed it.

I tell thee this that thou mayest rectify what is wrong.

Thou canst not serve me more than by guarding him from all friendships save with those whose affection to myself I can trust.

I have said enough." "Such has ever been my object.

Bat I have not the youth of the prince, and men speak ill of me, that, in order to gain his confidence, I share in his pursuits." "It matters not what they say of thee.