Canidius

While Publius Canidius and his seven legions had penetrated Armenia and done good work, Antony had remained in Syria, ostensibly to oversee the war against Sextus Pompey in Asia Province and get a grand army together for his next campaign into Median Parthia.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

But first, Antony was made to know the worst by an inflexible Canidius.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Knowing this, but very reluctant to confide it to Canidius, Fonteius took it upon himself to persuade Antony to continue south to Leuke Kome.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Though Canidius urged Antony to lessen his rate and stay within fairly easy distance of the baggage train, Antony refused.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Canidius was waiting in Carana after a successful strike north into the Caucasus, and she was so looking forward to meeting him, she kept saying.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Finally he came out of his reverie to look at Canidius.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

The artillery and materials of war were divided, half to go to Carana later with Canidius, the other half to go to Syria.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Publius Canidius was waiting in the middle of the extremely wide street just inside the gate, mounted on a bay horse.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

His only recreation was parading his troops, back in winter camp after a brisk campaign into Armenia that Publius Canidius had conducted as efficiently as Ventidius had the previous campaigns; Canidius himself had stayed in the north with ten of the legions, waiting for the spring, the rest of the legions, the cavalry, and Marcus Antonius.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Worst was the news that Canidius brought not far into March.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007