Charmian
Considering the wear and tear.
Cleopatra.
My good Charmian, how crudely you put things. I declare I’ve a good mind to have you executed.
Charmian.
[Tranquilly.] Your majesty will hardly do that. I am the only person in Egypt who really understands the secret of your majesty’s complexion.
Cleopatra.
That’s true. But you ought to be more tactful.
Charmian.
[Tossing her head.] You can’t expect me to display tact when my wages haven’t been paid since the battle of Actium.