He fled to the island of Cyprus, taking with him a certain beautiful boy, his son by the Cleopatra whom he had divorced; for they had been married long enough before the divorce, to have a son.

The name of this boy was Memphitis.

His mother was very tenderly attached to him, and Physcon took him away on this very account, to keep him as a hostage for his mother's good behavior.

He fancied that, when he was gone, she might possibly attempt to resume possession of the throne.
His expectations in this respect were realized.

The people of Alexandria rallied around Cleopatra, and called upon her to take the crown.