Antony was quick to perceive the object of the treasurer's maneuver.

He immediately replied, "Ah! is that all?
I thought the sum I named would make a better appearance than that; send him double the amount." To determine, under such circumstances as these, to double an extravagance merely for the purpose of thwarting the honest attempt of a faithful servant to diminish it, made, too, in so cautious and delicate a way, is most certainly a fault.

But it is one of those faults for which the world, in all ages, will persist in admiring and praising the perpetrator.
In a word, Antony became the object of general attention and favor during his continuance at Alexandria.

Whether he particularly attracted Cleopatra's attention at this time or not does not appear.

She, however, strongly attracted _his._ He admired her blooming beauty, her sprightliness and wit, and her various accomplishments.