[19]

Ti'mon, the misanthrope, was born near Athens, B.C. 420. He declared himself the enemy of the human race, and had a companion named Apeman'tus, who possessed a similar disposition. The latter asking him one day why he paid such respect to Alcibi'ades, "It is," said the churl, "because I foresee he will prove the ruin of the Athe'nians, my countrymen."(Plutarch.)

[20]

A strong city of Egypt.

[21]

Pronounced Kar'mion.

[22]

Cleopatra was forty years old at the time of her death, and had wed twelve years with Antony.


CHAPTER XXII.