The point in question, child, is merely to put yourself out of the reach of Caesarion." "If you could place me in the moon, it would please me best, as far as he is concerned," replied Barine eagerly.

"That is just what induced me to change our mode of life, since my door cannot be closed against the boy who, though still under a tutor, uses his rank as a key to open it.
And just think of being compelled to address that dreamer, with eyes pleading for help, by the title of 'king'!" "Yet what mighty impulse might not be slumbering in the breast of a son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra ?" said Archibius.

"And passion--I know, my child, that it is no fault of yours--has now awakened within him.
Whatever the result may be, it must fill his mother's heart with anxiety.

That is why it is needful to hasten your departure, and to keep your destination a secret.

He will attempt no violence; but--he is the child of his parents--and some unexpected act may be anticipated from him." "You startle me!" cried Barine.