"Then I will kill one of his sleeping warriors. I will set fire to the palace. Do I know what I shall do? But I will not go without leaving a memento."
The great eyes of the Phoenician woman had such a ghastly look that the
Greek was astonished.
"What is the matter with thee?" asked Lykon.
"Nothing; listen. Thou hast never been so like the prince as today.
Hence, if Thou wish to do a good thing."
She put her face to his ear and whispered.
The Greek listened in amazement.
"Woman," said he, "Hades speaks through thee."
"Yes; suspicion will be turned on him."
"That is better than a dagger," said Lykon, laughing. "Never could I have come on that idea. Perhaps both would be better?"
"No! Let her live. This will be my vengeance."