 Then that captain saw light in the midst of a great
darkness.
I think that if youdo this, that captain will let
the rest of you go free.
How could he succeed against so mighty afoe? Then I
seek no throne; then I seek nothing but agrave. But whence come you in thischariot,
and why? Taulooked at them and asked:Friend, how long is it since you
slept?
At least since no other offered, the planshould be
tried. Yet Roy being dead, leaving me, allunworthy in his place, still speaks. Has
not the royal Ditanah, myfather, given you a great army to set you on your throne?
Your report, he said, and waited with fear in his heart. They saw and trembled, and
returning,made report to Apepi at his Council.
She looked at hima while, then burst into tears
and, turning, departed to her tent. Give up to me the Prince Khian who is with
you,and you and your soldiers may go free. It seems that he has done all these
things, Uncle, but what of themif Khian is dead?
Give up to me the Prince Khian who is with you,and
you and your soldiers may go free. Every man in it would learn to love her andshe
would use it to conquer the world.
Niece, be not so rough-tongued and
ungrateful.
Then she bade Kemmahbring Tau to her and when he
had come, said to him:You have heard, my uncle. Therefore I must pray even the Queen
ofEgypt to obey me. My honour has never yet been doubted, Khian called back. Sohe
departed to fulfil his mission, and since then matters have notgone so ill for
you.
These accursed beasts must go where Fate
drivesthem, and I see no more soldiers. Send Ru to me, my Uncle, that although I be
woman he may teachme how to fight. Many years ago we were dear toeach
other.
Again Nefra paled and leaned against the chariot,
for she could notspeak.
My honour has never yet been doubted, Khian called
back. Offer to give me up, foryou know well who I am and it is whom they seek.
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