We never meet again. But, ere the Prefect

Arrive ...

(Enter Khalil, breathlessly.)

Kha. He's here! The Prefect! Twenty guards,

No more—no sign he dreams of danger. All

Awaits thee only. Ayoob, Karshook, keep

Their posts—wait but the deed's accomplishment

To join us with thy Druses to a man.

Still holds his course the Nuncio—near and near

The fleet from Candia steering.