What strange markings these cloths have! Do they hold any religious significance? At least the Celts will be able to leave their furs on their boat. We don't want these poor people dehydrating in our lovely 45 degree Celcius heat.

Just between us, I have never seen a real live 'barbarian' before and I'm rather looking forward to their arrival. I am intrigued... what could be the purpose of their visit? They do have an unfavourable reputation though and I have heard they do not bathe on a regular basis, have only a very limited understanding of the refinement and sophistication inherent in all Egyptians and (I was truly horrified when I heard this)... apparently they have no table manners!

I think that after we see to extra security details, we might roast them a gazelle and order some extra jars of beer in.