“Dost thou know Lygdus?” asked Gyges.
“Ay; but I know no good of him,” said Macro, with a frown.
“Where is he now?”
“That I know not. What knowest thou of him?”
Coming close to Macro, Gyges whispered in his ear, “He murdered the emperor’s son!”
Macro started back aghast. “How dost thou know?” he demanded.
“What I shall tell thee, O Macro, will seem incredible. Thy master plotted the death of Drusus, Livilla abetted the dastardly plan, and Lygdus committed the terrible deed.”
“By the gods! Gyges, these are startling assertions!” said Macro, doubting the truth of the terrible charge made by Gyges.
“Ay, but there are sufficient proofs,” said Gyges, confidently. “Gannon was at one time employed by thee, if I mistake not.”
“Ay; and he was the brightest lad I ever had in my employ,” said Macro.