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She is young and inexperienced and you must not persuade her to do anything you would advise her not to do if she were betrothed to your brother instead of to yourself . '' Doris had not done speaking when Antinous came into the gate-house and delivered the commands of the architect Claudius Venator , to escort him through the city . Pollux hesitated with his answer , for he had still much to do in the palace , and he hoped to see Arsinoe again in the course of the day . After such a morning what could noon and evening be to him without her ? Dame Doris noticed his indecision and cried : `` Yes , go ; the festival is for pleasure , besides , the architect can perhaps advise you on many points , and recommend you to his friends . '' `` Your mother is right , '' said Antinous . `` Claudius Venator can be very touchy , but he can also be grateful , and I wish you sincerely well -- '' `` Good then , I will come , '' Pollux interposed while the Bithynian was still speaking , for he felt himself strongly attracted by Hadrian 's imposing personality and considered that under the circumstances , it might be very desirable to revel with him for a while .