“Knowest thou not my voice?” asked Gyges.
“Verily, ’tis thou, O Gyges,” exclaimed Nana, as she opened the door.
Gyges and Aldo entered.
“What means thy visit at this hour?” asked Nana, excitedly.
“Ah, Nana, prepare to hear sad and terrible news.”
“Has any one died?” she asked excitedly.
“This boy has told me that the soldiers are seeking me,” he cried, evading her question.
“What hast thou done?” she ejaculated.
“Nothing,” answered Gyges. “At the camp they probably believe that I know a secret. Oh, may the gods give thee strength to hear the other horrible things that have happened this day!”
The voice of Gyges trembled as he spoke.