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But his joy was soon turned into rage, when he beheld his ships only saluting those of Augus'tus, and both fleets uniting together and sailing back into the harbour, and at the same time his cavalry deserting him.

He tried, however, to lead on his infantry; but these were easily vanquished, and he himself compelled to return into the town.8.His fury was now ungovernable, crying out as he passed that he was betrayed by Cleopa'tra, and delivered up to those who, for her sake alone, were his enemies.

In these suspicions he was not deceived; for it was by secret orders from the queen that the fleet passed over to the enemy.
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Cleopa'tra had for a long while dreaded the effects of Antony's jealousy; and had some time before prepared a method of obviating the effects of any sudden sallies it might produce.10.Near the temple of Isis she had erected a building, which was seemingly designed for a sepulchre.

Hither she moved her treasure and most valuable effects, covering them with torches, fagots, and other combustible matter.