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Cleopatra

CHAPTER II
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For I, Harmachis, having little time left to me, will only speak of those things with which I have been concerned.
And as the time went on, my father and the teachers instructed me in the ancient learning of our people, and in such matters appertaining to the Gods as it is meet that children should know.

So I grew strong and comely, for my hair was black as the hair of the divine Nout, and my eyes were blue as the blue lotus, and my skin was like the alabaster within the sanctuaries.

For now that these glories have passed from me I may speak of them without shame.

I was strong also.

There was no youth of my years in Abouthis who could stand against me to wrestle with me, nor could any throw so far with the sling or spear.


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