“Because I have made up my mind to go with you to Melnos.”
Caliphronas smiled in an enigmatic manner, and sang two lines from his song,—
“And there in a hidden island of dreams
Will I see my belovèd smiling with starry eyes.”
“What do those words mean?” asked Maurice abruptly.
“Ah, that you will discover when we reach Melnos!”
CHAPTER XI.
THE CREED OF A MOTHER-IN-LAW.
In all good faith I do believe
That sons-in-law their wives deceive;
So, seeing marriage is a snare,