I have taken Cassandra into my pay, and believe that she can be trusted.
_Vale_." There was no name of the sender; but Cornelia did not need to question.

Cassandra, who evidently knew that her mistress would require her services, came carelessly strolling out on to the terrace.
"Cassandra," said Cornelia, "the last time I saw Quintus, you betrayed us to my uncle; will you be more faithful now ?" The woman hung down her head.
"_A!_ domina, your uncle threatened me terribly.

I did not intentionally betray you! Did I not receive my beating?
And then Master Drusus is such a handsome and generous young gentleman." "I can rely on you alone," replied Cornelia.

"You must arrange everything.

If you are untrue, be sure that it is not I who will in the end punish, but Master Drusus, whose memory is long.