Octavia succumbed in the conflict against the woman of whom you desire to hear.
It is not my place to judge her, but I may instruct and warn.

Roman nations burn incense to Octavia, and, when Cleopatra's name is uttered, they veil their faces indignantly.

Here in Alexandria many imitate them.
Whoever upholds shining purity may hope to win a share of the radiance emanating from it.

They call Octavia the lawful wife, and Cleopatra the criminal who robbed her of her husband's heart." "Not I!" exclaimed Barine eagerly.

"How often I have heard my uncle say that Antony and Cleopatra were fired with the most ardent love for each other! Never did the arrows of Eros pierce two hearts more deeply.