If not, at least she will be safe, since no writ of Herod runs in Alexandria, and there they do not love the Jews." "Your counsel seems good," said Nehushta, "if she will consent to it." "She must consent who, indeed, is in no case to make other plans.

Now let me go.

Before nightfall I will return again with food and clothing, and lead you to the ship." Nehushta hesitated.
"I say to you, do not fear.

Will you not trust me ?" "Yes," answered Nehushta, "because I must.

Nay, the words are not kind, but we are sadly placed, and it is strange to find a true friend in one whom I have threatened with a knife." "I understand," said Amram gravely.