Harpax

Upon the road to the city, Harpax, the notorious corporal of the

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“And is that all that you would make of such an opportunity?” said Harpax, scornfully.

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“Do as you are directed, friend,” said Harpax, pointing to the turret staircase which led down from the battlement to the arched entrance underneath the porch.

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The veteran and unbending conspirator, Harpax, thus strengthened for some future renewal of their enterprise the failing spirits of Stephanos.

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Harpax struck his hand into that of the soldier, as sharing his uncompromising sentiments; but when he spoke, it was in a tremulous voice.

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The warders made a bustle, as if some of them would descend to the assistance of Sebastes, without, however, appearing very eager to do so, when Harpax, in a rapid whisper, commanded them to stand fast.

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As Harpax spoke between his teeth, and rather to himself than any of his companions, the Mitylenian emerged from under the archway, treading on tiptoe, yet swiftly, with an admirable mixture of silence and celerity.

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“Bravo, my noble comrade!” said Harpax, in a tone of affected rapture, always lowering his voice, however, as respecting the slumbers of the Varangian.

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The voices, therefore, of the bulky Stephanos, of Harpax the centurion, and other rebels, both of the camp and city, were the first to thunder forth their gratitude for the clemency of the Emperor, and their thanks to

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Aristophanes in Vespis, drink hellebore, &c. and Harpax in the

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