The barge sailed down the river towards the palace and there Caesar was met by the alluring half-sister of Ptolemy
“Lady Cleop, Caesar.”
“My
honour, Lady Cleop.” Caesar was stunned by the beautiful lady standing before in
the silky gown and a wide necklace of gold and jewel stones. Lady Cleop had her
hair design; thick shoulder-length bob followed by a tripartite style, where
three separate sections of hair were arranged down the back and in front of the
shoulders, and a voluminous style, which covered most of the upper body.
“It
is my honour to be with you.” Lady Cleop smiled. Her slight smile accompanies
her direct eye contact, with a slow glance away she looked away towards the
left, but still holding the smile.
“My
pleasure.” Caesar was taken in by her beauty and manners.
“Please
enjoy our hospitality, Caesar.” Lady Cleop then walked to her assigned seat, with
small steps and delicately seated there. She was accompanied by three maids who
stood next to her at the rear.
“How
was Rome?”
“Fine,
Lady Cleop. It is not as grand as Egypt.” Caesar smiled and then turned to
Ptolemy. “What do you do for fun here at Egypt.”
“Music
and love.” Lady Cleop cut in. “My apologies there. I should not have
interrupted.”
“Not
at all. I am ever willing to listen.” Caesar leaned forward to listen to the
lady. “Voltaire once said; Beauty pleases the eyes only; sweetness of
disposition charms the soul."
I confess..... Shakespeare have me by my ....... in these words, I will quote.
Romeo: “Oh, she does teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night like a rich jewel in an Ethiops ear, beauty to rich for use, for earth too dear. - Did my heart love till now? Foreswear it sight for I never saw true beauty till this night.” Act 1, scene 5.
And it iat the half way marker now of 26K words......
Need I say more? Tally Ho.....
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