People at some distance seemed like apparitions in that mist.
Vinicius stared at the slender form of Lygia, which became more silvery as the light increased.
"Lord," said Chilo, "I should offend thee were I to foresee the end of thy bounty, but now, when thou hast paid me, I may not be suspected of speaking for my own interest only.

I advise thee once more to go home for slaves and a litter, when thou hast learned in what house the divine Lygia dwells; listen not to that elephant trunk, Croton, who undertakes to carry off the maiden only to squeeze thy purse as if it were a bag of curds." "I have a blow of the fist to be struck between the shoulders, which means that thou wilt perish," said Croton.
"I have a cask of Cephalonian wine, which means that I shall be well," answered Chilo.
Vinicius made no answer, for he approached the gate, at which a wonderful sight struck his eyes.

Two soldiers knelt when the Apostle was passing; Peter placed his hand on their iron helmets for a moment, and then made the sign of the cross on them.

It had never occurred to the patrician before that there could be Christians in the army; with astonishment he thought that as fire in a burning city takes in more and more houses, so to all appearances that doctrine embraces new souls every day, and extends itself over all human understandings.

This struck him also with reference to Lygia, for he was convinced that, had she wished to flee from the city, there would be guards willing to facilitate her flight.