red Caesar's interference necessary?

11. Was this interference agreeable to the Egyptians?

12. How did Caesar conduct himself on this occasion?

13. Was the attack formidable?

14. How did Caesar prevent the designs of the enemy?

15. What was the conduct of Cleopatra?

16. What attractions did she possess?

17. What obstacles presented themselves, and how were they overcome?

18. Was Caesar captivated by her charms?

19. What measures did Arsinoe pursue?

20. What attempts did the enemy make to annoy Caesar, and how were they
frustrated?

21. What unlucky accident occasioned the miscarriage of Caesar's
design?

22. How did Caesar escape?

23. What did the Alexandrians next attempt?

24. Did Caesar comply with their wishes?

25. How was Caesar delivered from this dangerous situation?

26. What was the consequence of this victory?

27. Did Caesar pursue his career of victory?

28. What was the consequence of this boldness?

29. What farther cause of offence had Pharnaces given?

30. Did Pharnaces boldly oppose the invader?

31. Did he succeed?

SECTION II.

Oh, my friends,
How is the toil of fate, the work of ages,
The Roman empire fallen! Oh, cursed ambition!
Fallen into Caesar's hand: our great forefathers
Had left him nought to conquer but his country.--_Addison's Cato._

1. Caesar, having settled affairs in this part of the empire, embarked
for Italy, where he arrived sooner than his enemies could expect, but
not before his presence there was absolutely required. 2. During his
absence, he had been created consul for five years, dictator for one
year, and tribune of the people for life. 3. But Antony, who in the
mean time governed for him in Rome, had filled the city with riot and
debauchery, and many commotions ensued, which nothing but the arrival
of Caesar could appease. 4. By his moderation and humanity he soon
restored tranquillity to the city, scarcely making any distinction
between those of his own and the opposite party. 5. Having, by gentle
means, restored his authority at home, he prepared to march into
Africa, where Pompey's party had found time to rally under Scipio
and Cato, assisted by Juba, king of Maurita'nia; and, with his usual
diligence, landed with a small party in Africa, while the rest of his
army followed him. 6. Scipio coming to a battle soon after, received a
complete and final overthrow, with little, or no loss on the side of
the victor. Juba, an