The Queen of Crete, Who was also a distant cousin to the king, strode into Nymosyne's chambers in her rich robes of scarlet and cretan jewels. They embraced warmly and she stood back to gaze at him. "My darling Nymosyne, you have grown into such a beautiful man!" "I am so sorry that it has been to long since we've talked cousin." He smiled. "Yes Semiramis it has been to long. Of course you know the situation here in Babylon don't you?" She nodded and a samll frown sat on her beautiful face. " Nymosyne, lets sit." she said indicating the divan on the right. " I came not so much to pay a visit of courtesy, but one of importance. I came to talk about Babylon's position in this war." The Prince looked at her for a moment then nodded. " I have been in Crete since before this war erupted. State Business at Knossos. But I was kept well imformed by different people. So I know of the siege to the southern side of Babylon and the current state of affairs with the capture of the two prince's." She smiled a little to herself before continuing. "I've also wondered. Is there no way to strike up an alliance with the Queen Shagshag's enemies?" He sat up startled a little. "Why would we do that Semiramis?" he asked with a quirk of his eyebrow. she spoke in a pensive tone. " I don't trust her all the way. She's young and rash and is it my imagination or does she and that barbarian have a liaison together?" She looked at me and I looked at her and gave a small smile. "That is as it should be." she said " I wonder though if Burnaburiash knows that the real reason she has an interest in him is because she wants to keep his eyes from her kingdom." This didn't register for a minute. " Semiramis, do you really think so?" I asked. Why did this wroth exitement from me so much? " Yes I believe so and futher more she is also worried about hurting the Lion of babylon and she's looking out for herself, but I'll say this; don't forget her enemies! Do you get my drift cousin dear?" she smiled sneakily and slowly the information settled in and I too smiled.