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But the danger was increasing every , the last clasp of the hand and kiss swiftly followed the first words of greeting

So the blind artist learned only that Archias was going to the island of Lesbos, his ive Herht The property bequeathed to him by Myrtilus had been placed by the merchant in the royal bank, and he had also protected hiainst any chance of poverty Hermon was to send news of his health to Lesbos from time to time if a safe opportunity offered and, when Daphne knehere he was to be found, she could let hireat caution itives

Her as quickly as possible

Not only Daphne's eyes, but her father's also, overfloith tears at this parting, and Hermon perceived more plainly than ever that he was as dear to his uncle as though he were his own son

The loords which the artist exchanged with the wo the period of separation, would shed light and warmth upon his darkened life, were deeply impressed upon the souls of both

For the present, faithful Gras was to re on his arm, the blind man left the Tacheia, which, as soon as both had entered the boat, was urged forward by powerful strokes of the oars

The Bithynian infor him a farewell from the trire the swift vessel before it like a s

At the Pharos Gras reported that a royal galley was just passing them, undoubtedly in pursuit of the Tacheia; but the latter was the swiftest of all the Greek vessels, and they need not fear that she would be overtaken by the war ship

With a sore heart and the desolate feeling of being now utterly alone, Herain landed and ordered that his uncle's harmamaxa should convey him to the necropolis He desired to seek peace at his rave, and to take leave of these beloved tombs

Guided by the steward, he left them cheered and with fresh confidence in the future, and the faithful servant's account of the energy hich Daphne had aided the preparations for departure benefited hiain at home, one visitor after another was announced, who came there froreat reluctance to receive them, he denied no one admittance, but listened even to the ill-disposed and spiteful