Boy. Mid-day is near.
Phil. Fancy! Eh! Misippus, let us get along. Follow who can! We shall be found at the “Red Hat,” i.e., the hostelry situated opposite the royal pyramid, not far from the house of the Curio.[41]
Misi. Which way shall we go?
Phil. Through the Marcelline Gate, on the right. It is a simple and straight road.
Misi. Nay, let us take this lane. It is a pleasant and quiet way.
Phil. By no means. Nothing is easier and safer than the high road, for by cross roads we shall lose our friends, especially since that way, if my memory does not fail me, is full of windings and turnings.
Misi. Who are those men with spears? They seem to be soldiers from the mercenary troops.
Phil. What must we do?
Misi. Let us turn back, so that we don’t get robbed.