But send for the woman who ensnared him, the audacious charmer whose aspirations mount to those I hold dearest.

We will see how she appears beside me!" "These are grievous times," said Iras, who saw in amazement the Queen's eyes sparkle with the confident light of victory.

"Grant your foot its right.

Let it crush her! Monsters enough, on whom you cannot set your foot, throng your path.

Hence to Hades, in these days of conflict, with all who can be quickly removed!" "Murder ?" asked Cleopatra, her noble brow contracting in a frown.
"If it must be, ay," replied Iras, sharply.