'I have desired to get the horoscope of Nika. They tell me the witch Endora who lives in the side of yonder hill is one of the most eminent calculators of Ionia. Where she received her education 'tis a mystery. She has not been taught in Ephesus. I go to this poor old woman. What sayest thou, Chios?'
'Don't go. No good will come of it.'
'Art thou a seer?'
'No; neither do I understand magic, but somehow I feel you will act wisely in keeping away.'
'Lovest thou not the mysteries?'
'No.'
'Neither those who love them?'
'I love all my friends, whate'er their faith.'
'Thou art a born diplomatist, Chios; but to-night will find me walking over the long grass leading to the cave of the wise woman of Ephesus.'