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WHEN Glaucus arrived at his own home, he found Nydia seated under the / portico of his garden. In fact, she had sought his house in the mere / chance that he might return at an early hour: anxious, fearful, / anticipative, she resolved upon seizing the earliest opportunity of / availing herself of the love-charm, while at the same time she half / hoped the opportunity might be deferred.
It was then, in that fearful burning mood, her heart beating, her cheek / flushing, that Nydia awaited the possibility of Glaucus's return before / the night. He crossed the portico just as the first stars began to / rise, and the heaven above had assumed its most purple robe.