He returned with two tunics, long, probably Athena's, and another one that was shorter.
"Naturally, I don't have anything for Venus... except a thin piece of fabric as in the engraving... On stage, she appeared covered by a tunic, of course! ...
"She is beautiful, isn't she? what a marvellous body!"
His face blushed. His eyes shone. His timidity had completely disappeared.
"I even have Athena's helmet and lance. And also Diana's arc and quiver! ...
He fell silent abruptly. This sudden silence disturbed me. The flame which had animated him seemed extinct. I did not dare to look at him. Suddenly, he began speaking again, this time in a strangled voice.