“Be thou warned!
“Another word of advice.
“A conspiracy, to be of effect against thee, O friend, must include the Herods as parties; thou hast great properties in their dominions.
“Wherefore keep thou watch.
“Send this morning to thy trusty keepers of the roads leading south from Antioch, and bid them search every courier going and coming; if they find private despatches relating to thee or thine affairs, THOU SHOULDST SEE THEM.
“You should have received this yesterday, though it is not too late, if you act promptly.
“If couriers left Antioch this morning, your messengers know the byways, and can get before them with your orders.
“Do not hesitate.
“Burn this after reading.
“O my friend! thy friend,