human
Up, old man, up! Go at once to Diotima and tell her that we beg her to give us hospitality for a few days, and house-room for our chattels.
gpt
And if Caesar does not keep his word? asked Euphorion gloomily.
human
What sort of a life shall we live then?
gpt
A bad one-a dog's life; and for that very reason it is wiser to enjoy now what we still possess. A cup of wine, Pollux, for me and your father. But there must be no water in it to-day.
human
I cannot drink,
gpt
Well put some water in, lad, just a little water, only do not make such a pitiful face. Is that the way a young fellow should look who has his art, and plenty of strength in his hands, and the sweetest of sweethearts in his heart?
human
It is certainly not for myself, mother, retorted the sculptor,
gpt
Leave that question for time to answer,
human
Time may give a good answer, but it may also give a bad one.
gpt
And the best she only gives to those who wait for her in the antechamber of Patience.
human
A bad place for me, and for those like me,
gpt
You have only to sit still and go on knocking at the doors, replied Doris,
human
She speaks wisely--she is not leaving Arsinoe behind. If only I had been able to arrange with Antinous at least, where I should find him again; but at Caesar's orders the young fellow was like one stunned, and he tottered as he went, as if he were going to execution.