When Caesarion's companion reached Dion and Gorgias, the former modestly made a movement to retire.

But Archibius was acquainted with both, and begged him to remain.

There was an air of precision and clearness in the voice and quiet movements of this big, broad-shouldered man, with his robust frame and well-developed limbs.

Though only a few years beyond forty, not merely his grey hair but the calm, impressive dignity of his whole manner indicated a more advanced age.
"The young King yonder," he began in a deep, musical voice, motioning towards the equipage, "wished to speak to you here in person, Gorgias, but by my advice he refrained from mingling with the crowd.

I have brought him hither in a closed carriage.