Antony at once followed her.

The battle, however, continued until his remaining fleet was destroyed, and his army, after a few days' hesitation, surrendered.
Octavius did not follow Antony for about a year.

He passed the winter in Samos, sending Agrippa to Italy with the veterans.

His time was occupied in restoring order in Greece and Asia, in raising money to satisfy the demands of his troops, and in founding new colonies.

At length he turned his attention to Egypt.