His heart danced with joy, for well he knew who it was.
'I am here,' cried Saronia.
'Noble girl!' replied Chios, as he kissed her.
'Art thou not fearful of this meeting?' said she.
'No,' replied the Greek. 'I have been told that love which would not dare death is not worthy the name of love.'
'It is death to both if discovered.'
'So much the better,' said he. 'We should then be for ever free.'
'Dost thou guess my mission to thee, Chios?'
'Partly.'
'Well, let me tell thee. I would hear more of the story—more of whom I am.'