Of the gifts which make a good statesman, he had really none.

He was too weak and irresolute to choose a side and stand by it.

Pitted against such a man as Caesar, he could not but fail.

But to his credit be it said, that in a corrupt time he never used his opportunities for plunder and extortion." Meanwhile Caesar, pursuing his victory with indefatigable activity, set sail for Egypt.

Upon his arrival the head of his enemy was brought to him.