CHAPTER XVI
THE VISIT
(From Anna’s memoirs)
As promised, Dido provided the Trojans with materials for refitting their ships and for the next several weeks Aeneas was a frequent visitor to Bursa Hill. Whenever the prince was present, he gave all of his attention to Dido and avoided engaging in conversations with anyone else. Even Thestorides was unable to crack his aloof veneer. When asked a question, Aeneas would give a cold “yes” or “no” or a “perhaps,” but when Dido asked him any little thing, he would talk unceasingly. While his conduct was alienating to us, Dido did not seem to notice; she was completely taken in by the man. She seemed distracted and spent less time with her people than before. Although she was still involved with the building of the city, she was seen less at the s
