“The metaphor is mixed,” said Terrence. “Yet have they acted well. ‘Tis the rule — Dick’s rule — and a good rule it is: no petticoats in the stag-room save by the stags’ unanimous consent. — Is the herd ready for the question? All those in favor will say ‘Aye.’ — Contrary minded? — The ayes have it.

“Oh My, fleet with thy heels and bring in the ladies.”

“‘With sandals beaten from the crowns of kings,’“ Leo added, murmuring the words reverently, loving them with his lips as his lips formed them and uttered them.

“‘Shall he tread down the altars of their night,’“ Terrence completed the passage. “The man who wrote that is a great man. He is Leo’s