SECOND SENTRY
I would that I were swimming down the Gyshon, on the cool side, under the fruit trees.
FIRST SENTRY
It is like to thunder or the fall of a dynasty.
SECOND SENTRY
It will grow cool by night-fall. Where is the King?
FIRST SENTRY
He rows in his golden barge with ambassadors or whispers with captains concerning future wars. The stars spare him!
SECOND SENTRY
Why do you say "the stars spare him"?