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Having shot this bitter arrow, she went away without waiting for ananswer.
When
my mother heard the news she was much rejoiced. You seem disturbed, Ramose, he
said as he checked the motion ofthese swinging balls.
Then say them all nay,
Myra, and remain as you are.
Because I would have it so, she answered, tossing
her head. Then I turned to seek my mother, but she too had gone. At length we
took up our abode in this fine new home, although as yetit was far from
finished. In it he sat himselfwhile the rest of us stood, behind him. At length
we took up our abode in this fine new home, although as yetit was far from
finished.
Another answered,Aye, behold him, Pharaohs seed who one day may
himself be Pharaoh.
You forget, Mother, I said, that he who comes killed him
who was myfather and your lord.
In Memphis we are not aswe were at Salamis the
happy. I answered it was true that I had been so honoured of the gods. Suddenly
a figure appeared stopping my path and I sprang back, fearingthieves. Yet to me
he is as a crocodile or a toad.
That is because we are old comrades in war and
therefore there is abond of fellowship between us.
He has thousands at
hiscommand to do his will, whereas I am defenceless.
I will think of it, I
answered, but my lady mother would be angry.
That Pharaoh cannot do, I said,
having eaten of my bread.
Then I turned to seek my mother, but she too had
gone. Also with the helpof Myra I have furnished it.
He comes of a great House
that has grown wealthy by trade. This, Ramose: That because of some prodigy,
trouble awaits us. Where have you been all these years, Ramose? Is it my fault
that an Apis is born amongst my herd?
I did so and bowing to Pharaoh, told him
that his guard andchariot waited on his pleasure. Surely, after all these years
I know her again. What is known of this Nabonidus, Pharaoh?
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