[Furious.] Well, what do you find.

Octavian.

[In his gentlest voice.] Dear lady, don’t let us pursue this painful subject. Probably we had not allowed for the flight of time. Suffice it that our poor hopes are unrealised. [Looking round] But I don’t see Cæsarion.

Cleopatra.

[Sullenly.] My son is not here.

Octavian.

Another disappointment.

Cleopatra.

You wished to speak to him?