"One of them I shall bring here." He went out, and returned in a minute with the mummy cat which he had that evening introduced to Silvio.

The scholar took it; and, after a short examination, said: "There is nothing especial in this.

It is an appeal to Bast, the Lady of Bubastis, to give her good bread and milk in the Elysian Fields.
There may be more inside; and if you will care to unroll it, I will do my best.

I do not think, however, that there is anything special.
From the method of wrapping I should say it is from the Delta; and of a late period, when such mummy work was common and cheap.

What is the other inscription you wish me to see ?" "The inscription on the mummy cat in Mr.Trelawny's room." Mr.Corbeck's face fell.