Isis:  

Boarding a boat with Apollodorus, she begins to sail to Caesar. They reach the shore at dusk and the crouched Cleopatra whispers.

 

Cleopatra:  

Now is the time that we put our plan into action.  

Apollodorus:  

When you are wrapped in this rug, you must stay perfectly still. I will try to walk smoothly and carry you gently.  

 

Isis:

As Apollodorus and the hidden Cleopatra come to the palace, a guard questions their purpose.  

 

Guard:  

Why do you want to enter the great palace of Ptolemy?  

 

Apollodorus:

I have a gift for great Caesar, of course. Immediately escort me to Caesar’s great hall.  

 

Caesar:

My guard tells me you have a gift for me.  

 

Isis:

Without saying anything, he unrolls the rug to reveal a ruffled princess.  

 

Cleopatra: 

Great Caesar, I’m Princess Cleopatra, a descendant of King Lagus of Egypt.  I’ve been driven from the throne, and I can’t rule again without your help. I am married to Ptolemy and so I’m co-ruler. If Ptolemy wasn’t controlled by Potheinus, he would show he cared for me. I don’t care if I’m queen, but let Ptolemy be the real king and not be ruled by Potheinus.  

 

Caesar: 

You are very bold.  Tell me more of your ideas.

 

Thoth: 

Caesar must have been amazed by her courage

 

Isis:

They talk for many hours. This is the start of her great influence on him. Of course, you can imagine how this upset her ten year old brother.  

 

Ptolemy:

[having a tantrum and crying, throws crown onto the floor] No! I’ve been betrayed