[Cleopatra Complete by Georg Ebers]@TWC D-Link bookCleopatra Complete CHAPTER IX 4/22
I shall not grudge it, and have already said, the times demand it." "I will remember the advice," replied Gorgias.
"But six eyes are again bent upon me for direction.
There are so many important things to be done while we waste the hours in building triumphal arches for the defeated--trophies for an overthrow.
But your uncle has just issued orders to complete the work in the most magnificent style.
The ways of destiny and the great are dark; may the brightest sunshine illumine yours! A prosperous journey! We shall hear, of course, when you celebrate the wedding, and if I can I shall join you in the Hymenaeus. Lucky fellow that you are! Now I'm summoned from over yonder! May Castor and Pollux, and all the gods favourable to travel, Aphrodite, and all the Loves attend your trip to Irenia, and protect you in the realm of Eros and Hymen!" With these words the warm-hearted man clasped his friend to his breast for the first time.
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