CHAPTER XIX
ACHATES’ CRIME
During the winter, the Trojans kept busy repairing their ships with materials provided by the people of Carthage. Dido continued providing sheep and goats for her guests, taxing the temple and market herds. Aeneas left Achates in charge of the restorations while he spent his days and nights with Dido. Although renovations continued, Aeneas did not appear to be in a hurry to complete the project. On their off-days, Achates and Ascanius walked about in the city and marketplace.
At the corner of the public square stood a grand gallery filled with rugs from the east, brought to Carthage in Uttar’s ships. The shop belonged to Berytus, who often sailed with the merchant fleet. He had established his family as the leading wholesaler in the city. His imports provided
