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  1. Chapter 1

    Dedication

    H. Rider Haggard dedicates his romance 'Cleopatra' to his mother, expressing hope that the work will bring her pleasure and convey a picture of ancient Egypt's lost glories.

  2. Chapter 2

    Author's Note

    The author explains the historical mystery of Antony and Cleopatra's downfall, suggesting a fictional plot by Egyptian patriots led by a prince named Harmachis. He notes the story is told from the perspective of an Egyptian priest who believes in the gods of Khem, and clarifies that Cleopatra's death by poison is preferred over the asp story, possibly under the advice of her physician Olympus.

  3. Chapter 3

    Cleopatra

    The chapter introduces Harmachis, the royal Egyptian, who sets forth his own account of the fall and vengeance involving Cleopatra.

  4. Chapter 4

    Book I: The Preparation of Harmachis

    The chapter introduces Harmachis, the last of the Pharaohs' line, who is raised in secret by the priest Sepa to reclaim Egypt from Greek rule. He is trained in the mysteries of Isis and prepared for a sacred mission to overthrow Cleopatra.

  5. Chapter 5

    Of the Birth of Harmachis; The Prophecy of the Hathors; and the Slaying of the Innocent Child

    Harmachis, the narrator, introduces himself as the rightful Pharaoh of Egypt who betrayed his country and gods. He recounts his birth in Abouthis, the prophecy spoken by his dying mother through the Hathors, and the subsequent attempt on his life by Ptolemy Aulêtes. The soldiers mistakenly behead his foster-brother instead, and Harmachis is raised as the son of the High Priest Amenemhat.

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  1. Chapter 6Of the Disobedience of Harmachis; Of the Slaying of the Lion; and of the Speech of the Old Wife, Atoua
  2. Chapter 7III: Of the Rebuke of Amenemhat; Of the Prayer of Harmachis; and of the Sign Given by the Holy Gods
  3. Chapter 8Of the Departure of Harmachis and of His Meeting with His Uncle Sepa, the High Priest of Annu El Ra; Of His Life at Annu, and of the Words of Sepa
  4. Chapter 9V: Of the Return of Harmachis to Abouthis; Of the Celebration of the Mysteries; Of the Chant of Isis; and of the Warning of Amenemhat
  5. Chapter 10VI: Of the Initiation of Harmachis; Of His Visions; Of His Passing to the City That Is in the Place of Death; and of the Declarations of Isis, the Messenger
  6. Chapter 11VII: Of the Awaking of Harmachis; Of the Ceremony of His Crowning as Pharaoh of the Upper and the Lower Land; and of the Offerings Made to Pharaoh
  7. Chapter 12Book II: The Fall of Harmachis
  8. Chapter 13I: Of the Farewell of Amenemhat to Harmachis; Of the Coming of Harmachis to Alexandria; Of the Exhortation of Sepa; Of the Passing of Cleopatra Robed as Isis; and of the Overthrow of the Gladiator by Harmachis
  9. Chapter 14Of the Coming of Charmion; and of the Wrath of Sepa
  10. Chapter 15Of the Coming of Harmachis to the Palace; Of How He Drew Paulus Through the Gates; Of Cleopatra Sleeping; and of the Magic of Harmachis Which He Showed Her
  11. Chapter 16Of the Ways of Charmion; and of the Crowning of Harmachis as the King of Love
  12. Chapter 17Of the Coming of Cleopatra to the Chamber of Harmachis; Of the Throwing Forth of the Kerchief of Charmion; Of the Stars; and of the Gift by Cleopatra of Her Friendship to Her Servant Harmachis
  13. Chapter 18Of the Words and Jealousy of Charmion; Of the Laughter of Harmachis; Of the Making Ready for the Deed of Blood; and of the Message of the Old Wife, Atoua
  14. Chapter 19VII: Of the Veiled Words of Charmion; Of the Passing of Harmachis Into the Presence of Cleopatra; and of the Overthrow of Harmachis
  15. Chapter 20VIII: Of the Awaking of Harmachis; Of the Sight of Death; Of the Coming of Cleopatra; and of Her Comfortable Words
  16. Chapter 21Of the Imprisonment of Harmachis; Of the Scorn of Charmion; Of the Setting Free of Harmachis; and of the Coming of Quintus Dellius
  17. Chapter 22X: Of the Trouble of Cleopatra; Of Her Oath to Harmachis; and of the Telling by Harmachis to Cleopatra of the Secret of the Treasure That Lay Beneath the Mass of "Her"
  18. Chapter 23XI: Of the Tomb of the Divine Menkau-Ra; Of the Writing on the Breast of Menkau-Ra; Of the Drawing Forth of the Treasure; Of the Dweller in the Tomb; and of the Flight of Cleopatra and Harmachis from the Holy Place
  19. Chapter 24XII: Of the Coming Back of Harmachis; Of the Greeting of Charmion; and of the Answer of Cleopatra to Quintus Dellius, the Ambassador of Antony the Triumvir
  20. Chapter 25XIII: Of the Reproach of Harmachis; Of the Struggle of Harmachis with the Guards; Of the Blow of Brennus; and of the Secret Speech of Cleopatra
  21. Chapter 26XIV: Of the Tender Care of Charmion; Of the Healing of Harmachis; Of the Sailing of the Fleet of Cleopatra for Cilicia; and of the Speech of Brennus to Harmachis
  22. Chapter 27XV: Of the Feast of Cleopatra; Of the Melting of the Pearl; Of the Saying of Harmachis; and of Cleopatra’s Vow of Love
  23. Chapter 28XVI: Of the Plan of Charmion; Of the Confession of Charmion; and of the Answer of Harmachis
  24. Chapter 29Book III: The Vengeance of Harmachis
  25. Chapter 30I: Of the Escape of Harmachis from Tarsus; Of His Being Cast Forth as an Offering to the Gods of the Sea; Of His Sojourn in the Isle of Cyprus; Of His Return to Abouthis; and of the Death of Amenemhat
  26. Chapter 31II: Of the Last Misery of Harmachis; Of the Calling Down of the Holy Isis by the Word of Fear; Of the Promise of Isis; Of the Coming of Atoua, and of the Words of Atoua
  27. Chapter 32III: Of the Life of Him Who Was Named the Learned Olympus, in the Tomb of the Harpers That Is by Tápé; Of His Counsel to Cleopatra; Of the Message of Charmion; and of the Passing of Olympus Down to Alexandria
  28. Chapter 33IV: Of the Meeting of Charmion with the Learned Olympus; Of Her Speech with Him; Of the Coming of Olympus Into the Presence of Cleopatra; and of the Commands of Cleopatra
  29. Chapter 34Of the Drawing Forth of Antony from the Timonium Back to Cleopatra; Of the Feast Made by Cleopatra; and of the Manner of the Death of Eudosius the Steward
  30. Chapter 35VI: Of the Workings of the Learned Olympus at Memphis; Of the Poisonings of Cleopatra; Of the Speech of Antony to His Captains; and of the Passing of Isis from the Land of Khem
  31. Chapter 36Of the Surrender of the Troops and Fleet of Antony Before the Canopic Gate; Of the End of Antony, and of the Brewing of the Draught of Death
  32. Chapter 37VIII: Of the Last Supper of Cleopatra; Of the Song of Charmion; Of the Drinking of the Draught of Death; Of the Revealing of Harmachis; Of the Summoning of the Spirits by Harmachis; and of the Death of Cleopatra
  33. Chapter 38IX: Of the Farewell of Charmion; Of the Death of Charmion; Of the Death of the Old Wife, Atoua; Of the Coming of Harmachis to Abouthis; Of His Confession in the Hall of Six-and-Thirty Pillars; and of the Declaring of the Doom of Harmachis
  34. Chapter 39X: Of the Last Writing of Harmachis, the Royal Egyptian
  35. Chapter 40Endnotes