He then informed Caesar what shows and performances were prepared in his honor, and finally named the considerable sum which had been voted by the town of Alexandria to express to him their joy at his visit.

Caracalla waved his hand, and said, carelessly: "The priest of Alexander, as idiologos, will receive the gold with the temple tribute.

We can find use for it.

We knew that you were rich.

But what do you want for your money?
What have you to ask ?" "Nothing, noble Caesar," replied the governor.