Pompey and his-counselors thought that the government of Ptolemy would receive him as a friend, on account of the services he had rendered to the young prince's father, forgetting that gratitude has never a place on the list of political virtues.
[Sidenote: Pompey arrives at Pelusium.] Pompey's little squadron made its way slowly over the waters of the Mediterranean toward Pelusium and the camp of Ptolemy.

As they approached the shore, both Pompey himself and Cornelia felt many anxious forebodings.

A messenger was sent to the land to inform the young king of Pompey's approach, and to solicit his protection.

The government of Ptolemy held a council, and took the subject into consideration.
[Sidenote: Ptolemy's council resolve to murder Pompey.] Various opinions were expressed, and various plans were proposed.

The counsel which was finally followed was this.