Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-29
CLEOPATRA.
Being m Account of the Fall and Vengeance of Harmachis, the
 Royal Egyptian.

color seemed ta change as the color
 of the sea changes when the water Is
 shaken. First, there was anger written in
 them; next, an Idle noting; then when she
 looked upon the huge bulk of the man whom
 had overcome, and knew him for the gladiator, something, perchance, that was not far from wonder. At the least they softened, though, indeed, her face changed not wit. But he who would read Cleo patra's mind had need to watch her eyes, for her countenance varied but @ little. Turning, she said some words to her guards. They came forward and led mo to her, while all the multitude waited silently to see me slain.
 Istood before her, my arms folded on my breast. Overcome though I was by the | wonder of her loveliness, hated in my
 heart, this woman who dared to clothe her self in the dress of Isis-this usurper who
 sat upon my throne, this wanton squander- ing the wealth of Egypt in chariots and perfumes. When she had looked me over from the head to the feet she spake in q low full voice and in the tongue of Khemi. which she alone had learned of all the Lag ldR: And who and what art thou, Egyptian for Egyptian I see thou art-who darest to smite my slave when I make progress through my citya"
 q am Harmachis," answered, boldly "Harmachis the astrologer, adopted son of l the High Priest and Governor of Abouthis, | who am come hither to seek my fortune. smote thy slave, O Queen, because for no l fault he struck down the woman yonder. Ask of those who saw, Royal Egypt" "Harmachisw w she said; ''the name hath | high sound-and thou hast a high look. '' ] And then speaking to a soldier who had seen ell, she bade him tell her what had come to pass. This he did truthfully, being l friendly disposed toward me, because I had | overcome the Nubian. Thereon she turned l and spoke with the girl bearing the fan who l hair and shy, dark eyes, very beautiful to | sec. The girl answered somewhat. Then l Cleopatra bade them bring the slave to her l So they led forward the giant, who had | found his breath again, and with him the 1 woman whom he had smitten down.
 'Thou dogr' she said, in the same low voice; "thou cowardl who, being strong, didst smite down this woman, and, being a | coward, vast overthrown of this young man See, thou, I will teach thee manners. 1 Henceforth, when thou smitest women, it shall be with thy left arm. Ho, guards, l seize this black coward and strike of his l right hand"
 l And her command given, she sank back | in her golden chariot, and again the cloud | gathered in her eyes. But the guards
 seized the giant. aud, notwithstanding his
 cries and prayers for mercy, struck off hls | hand with sword upon the wood of the scaffolding, and he was carried away groan- 1 ing. Then the procession moved on again. 1 As it went the fair woman with the fan turned her head, caught my eye, and smiled
 and nodded as though she rejoiced, whereat l l wondered somewhat.
 The people cheered also and made jests,
 saying that should soon practice astrology 1 in the palace. But as soon as we might I
 and my uncle escaped, and made our way
 back to the house. All the while he rated
 me for my rashness; but when we came within the chamber of the house he en- braced me and rejoiced greatly, because with so little hurt to myself had over l thrown the giant.