I had to bring him to his senses; and then, while I was oiling his hair and helping him into his best new mantle, he changed his mind, for he declared he would come home first, to talk with you and Argutis.

Argutis was at home again, but he had not found Alexander, for the poor youth has to hide himself as if he were a murderer." And again she sobbed; nor was it till Melissa had soothed her with kind speeches that she could go on with her story.
Philip had learned yesterday where Alexander was concealed, so he undertook to go across the lake and inform him of what had occurred.
But Argutis, faithful and prudent, had hindered him, representing that Alexander, who was easily moved, as soon as he heard that his father was a prisoner would unhesitatingly give himself up to his enemies as a hostage, and rush headlong into danger.

Alexander must remain in hiding so long as Caesar was in Alexandria.

He (Argutis) would go instead of Philip, who, for his part, might call on the prefect later.

He would cross the lake and warn Melissa not to return home, and to tell Alexander what he might think necessary.