After Dinner

After Dinner

After dinner, after Metella explained the matter, all the friends were silent. Soon they said “Goodbye” and departed from the house. They proceeded timidly along the road. No stars were shining. There was no moon in the sky. The friends heard nothing because the roads were deserted. The friends silently proceeded through the city because they were afraid of the shadow. Suddenly a cat howled. The friends were very afraid. All, terrified, rushed through the city because they were despairing of their lives. They made a wonderful noise. Many Pompeians were anxious because they heard the noise. However, Caecilius and Metella did not hear the noise because they were sleeping in the bedroom.