She is fond of you, Barine, because your father was so dear to her.

Iras, whose name is so often associated with hers, is the daughter of my oldest sister, who was already married when the King entrusted the princesses to our father's care.

She is thirteen years younger than Cleopatra, but her mistress holds the first place in her heart also.

Her father, the wealthy Krates, made every effort to keep her from entering the service of the Queen, but in vain.

A single conversation with this marvellous woman had bound her forever.
"But I must be brief.