"Farewell!" replied Nagato; "thanks once more for risking your precious life for mine, which is of small worth."
Having saluted each of the little band of horsemen, Nagato made his way through one of the city gates, and pricking his horse, soon reached the palace.
When Loo saw his master enter, pale as a ghost, and covered with blood, he fell on his knees, where he remained mute with amazement.
"Come," said the Prince, "shut your gaping mouth, and get up; I am not dead yet. Call my servants, and run for the doctor."
[1] Constellation of the Scorpion.
[2] Royal residence.