26 NOVEMBER 1954, Page 14

The Purple Cloak

Caligula knows how to entertain.

Nothing can compare with his gladiatorial Shows; with his games in a circus all strewn With purple and panthers and Aethiopians Who box and act gruesome scenes from the loWer world.

His Imperial banquets arc, of course, unique: Outre flesh and fish, rare Chian wine, exciting Sauces and women schooled in Oriental love.

But if you are his guest—and once invited You will have to go—never attract attention.

King Ptolemy was received with great honour; He was Caligula's cousin, son of King Juba