I shall come for you soon after the ninth hour." "And thereby increase my debt to you," said Vergilius.

"Remember my soul may not be rejected for lack of gratitude." Now in that hour which follows the beginning of night, Lugar and Vergilius were come to the place appointed.

Slaves led them through a great hall to the banquet-chamber.

There were the daughters of Laban, reclining in graceful ease.

The banquet-table had been removed.