Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-30
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III NZZNAAAN ana signs. III my uau1 AeAu D=@ wand of ebony, tipped with ivory, such as is used by priests and masters of magic. Among these, indeed, I held high rank, filling by knowledge of their secrets which had learned at On what I lacked in that skill of hand which comes from use. And so, with no small shame, for love not such play, and hold this common magic in contempt, set forth through the Bruchium to the palace on the Lochias, being guided on my way by my uncle Sepa. Atlength, passing the avenue of Sphinxes, we came to the great marble gateway and the gates of bronze within which is the guard-house And here my uncle left me, breathing many prayers for my safety and success. But I advanced with an easy air to the gate, where was roughly challenged by the Gallio sentrles and asked of my name, following and busi- ness. I gave my name, Harmachis the astrologer, saying that my business was with the Lady Charmion, the Queens lady. Thereon the man made as though to let me pass in, when Captain of the Guard, & Roman named Paulus, came forward and forbade it. Now, this Paulus was large limbed man, with woman's face aud hand that shook from wine-bibbtng Never. theless, he knew me again.
 "Why," he cried, in the Latin tongue, to one who cane with him, 'this is the fellow who wrestled yesterday with the Nubiaa gladiator, that same who now howls for his lost hand underneath my window. Curses on the black brute! l had bet on him for the games! I have backed hlm against Caius, and now he'll never fight again, and I must lose my money, all through this astrologer. What is it thou sayest-thou hast business with the Lady Charmion! Nay, then, that settles it. will not let Il I int Charmion-ay, we all worship her, though she gives us more slaps than signs. And dost thou thlnk that we will suffer an astrologer with such eyes and such chest as thine to cut in the game2 By Bacchus, no! She must como out to keep the tryst, for in thou shalt not go.'
 sSir," said, humbly and yet with dig nifty, ''I pray that 8 message may be sent to the Lady Charmion, for my business will not brook delay"
 "Ye Gods.'' answered the fool, 'swhom | have we here that he can not wait3 A Caesar in disguise7 Nay, be of-be of l | if thou wouldst not learn how spear prick | feels behind"
 .Nay," put in the other officer, "he is an ] astrologer; make him prophecy-make him play tricks"
 "Ah," cried the others who had sauntered up, sslet him show his art. If he Is magi- clan he can pass the gates, Paulus or no Paulus."
 "Right willingly, good sirs p I answered, for I saw no other means of entering. "Wilt thou, my young and noble Lord"-
 and I addressed him who was with Paulua -"suffer that look thee in the eyesa Per- chance I may read what is written there
 Right" said the youth; "but wish that the Lady Charmion was the sorceress.
 would stare her out of countenance, war
 rant me-"
 Itook him by the hand aud gazed deep into his eyes. II see," said, Ia field of
 battle at night, and about it bodies stretched among them is thy body, and hyena | tears at its throat Most noble sir, thou
 shalt die of sword thrusts within year."
 By Bacchusr" said the youth, turning
 white to the gills, "thou art an ill-omened
 sorcerer!" And he slunk off-shortly after. 1 ward, as it chanced, to meet this very fate.
 For he was sent on service and slain ia
 Cyprus.
 ''Now for thee, great Oaptain!'' said, | speaking to Paulus. s'I will show thee how
 I will pass those gates without thy leave
 ay, and draw thee through them after me,
 Bo pleased to fix thy princely gaze upon the l point of this wand in my hand"
 Belng urged thereto by his comrades, thls
 he did, not willingly; and let him gaze till sew his eyes grow empty as an owls eyes