Cornelia, however, was able to render her husband some essential aid.

She resolved immediately to accompany him wherever he should go; and, by their joint endeavors, a little fleet was gathered, and such supplies as could be hastily obtained, and such attendants and followers as were willing to share his fate, were taken on board.

During all this time Pompey would not go on shore himself, but remained on board, his ship in the harbor.

Perhaps he was afraid of some treachery or surprise, or perhaps, in his fallen and hopeless condition, he was unwilling to expose himself to the gaze of those who had so often seen him in all the splendor of his former power.
[Sidenote: He sails along the Mediterranean.] [Sidenote: Pompey receives additional supplies.] At length, when all was ready, he sailed away.

He passed eastward along the Mediterranean, touching at such ports as he supposed most likely to favor his cause.