Acestor bowed his head under Phanos’ hand in token of submission.
“Milon!” shouted Phanos.
The officer of the city-watch, who was still mounting guard inside the curtain, came forward.
“Follow this man,” said Phanos, pointing to Acestor, “and don’t lose sight of him. When he has quitted Athens, report to me.”
Milon grasped Acestor’s arm and went away with him.
Xenocles gazed after them.
“By Zeus!” he exclaimed, “believe me or not as you choose, but I’ve always had a presentiment that the eagle might become a crow.”
“And I,” replied Thuphrastos, “have always seen the crow, never the eagle.”
When, soon after, the house was cleared of the city-watch, the friends looked at each other a moment in silence.
“Who has done this?” asked Lamon.