But no arts, as she justly conceived, were so likely to influence Caesar as the charms of her person, which were irresistible.16.She was now in the bloom of youth and beauty, while every feature borrowed grace from the lively turn of her temper.

To the most enchanting address she joined the most harmonious voice.

With all these accomplishments, she possessed a great share of the learning of the times, and could give audience to the ambassadors of seven different nations without an interpreter.

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The difficulty was, how to gain admission to Caesar, as her enemies were in possession of all the avenues that led to the palace.

For this purpose she went on board a small vessel, and, in the evening, landed near the palace; where, being wrapt up in a coverlet, she was carried as a bundle of clothes into the very presence of Caesar.18.