‘Because you were most gracious, lady.’
‘Because I was very rash, noble prince.’
‘When the great deeds are done to which this visit will lead, you will not think so.’
‘I am not born for great deeds; I am a woman, and I am content with beautiful ones.’
‘You still dream of the Syrian goddess,’ said Tan-cred.
‘No; not of the Syrian goddess. Tell me: they say the Hebrew women are very lovely, is it so?’
‘They have that reputation.’
‘But do you think so?’
‘I have known some distinguished for their beauty.’
‘Do they resemble the statue in our temple?’