Cleopatra Chapter 7

In which Archibius hastens the departure of two anxious ladies from Alexandria amidst a tense and restless harbour awaiting news of a crucial naval battle, while memories of past loyalties and loves mingle with present uncertainties. The pursuit of a captured pirate vessel aboard the Epicurus reveals confusing tidings of conflict and cryptic orders, leading Archibius and Dion to confront fears for their queen and city, even as Dion contemplates a deepening personal commitment.