"May his peace abide with you!" "And, further," he added, "I cannot see thee again.

Make preparation, and to-night I will have thee taken to the gate of the Tower, and set free.

Thou knowest the law.

Farewell." He spoke to the men, and went out the door.
Very shortly some slaves came to the cell with a large gurglet of water, a basin and napkins, a platter with bread and meat, and some garments of women's wear; and, setting them down within reach of the prisoners, they ran away.
About the middle of the first watch, the two were conducted to the gate, and turned into the street.

So the Roman quit himself of them, and in the city of their fathers they were once more free.
Up to the stars, twinkling merrily as of old, they looked; then they asked themselves, "What next?
and where to ?".