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I have never been afraid of consequences attached to my own actions. Must one learn to be braver than that? Or is this a matter of impersonal wisdom?
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I have sent for Kleis...
It is true she is fond of Mallia, the boy acting as guardian to her in the house of Charaxos, protecting her from Charaxos.
It was Mallia who served as wine boy at the spring festival.
Curiously, it is Rhodopis who has sided with them in opposing and blocking Charaxos. Yet, that is not so curious, either.
“You’re wrong to distrust Rhodopis,” says Kleis.
But my doubts persist and I consider her a foolish child. For why would she make a confidante of Rhodopis?
“I wish you could be happier with me,” I said.