Stephanion

So he cautiously turned the conversation to the spinner Arachne, and when Stephanion entered into it, admitted that he, too, was curious to learn in what way the sculptors would represent her.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

Stephanion, a Greek woman who grew up in a Macedonian household, must know something about her.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

Stephanion thought this interpretation of the ordinary action of the birds very consistent with Bias's wisdom, which was highly esteemed in the household of Archias, and it also just suited her inclination to chat with him for a while, especially as she had brought a great deal of news from Alexandria.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

Here she paused, for the maid Stephanion announced the coming of visitors, and at the same time loud voices were heard outside, and the merry party who had been attending the breakfast given by the commandant of Pelusium entered the tent.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

Her mistress had frankly told her so, but her father was delighted to hear her express a wish, because for several months she had been so quiet and listless that she, Stephanion, had become anxious about her.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

Stephanion, however, was of a different opinion, not only because Daphne talked far more about the black-bearded cousin than the fair one, but because she knew the girl, and was seldom mistaken in such matters.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

"The woman who in her desperation at that blow desires to hang herself, must produce a still more horrible impression," replied Stephanion.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

Here she paused, for the maid Stephanion announced the coming of visitors, and at the same time loud voices were heard outside, and the merry party who had been attending the breakfast given by the commandant of Pelusium entered the tent.

Arachne — Volume 04 Georg Ebers 1867

"Now, play quietly together, and, if Syrus doesn't let you keep the boat and the shells, come to me, poor Stephanion."

The Complete Short Works Georg Ebers 1867

"I thought so too," said Stephanion, in apology for the foolish idea.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867