He is like the Sun-god, and his demeanor is that of a prince.

He is no doubt of noble birth." "His father is a homely gardener," said the highpriest, "who indeed tills the land apportioned to him with industry and prudence, but is of humble birth and rough exterior.

He sent Pentaur to the school at an early age, and we have brought up the wonderfully gifted boy to be what he now is." "What office does he fill here in the temple ?" "He instructs the elder pupils of the high-school in grammar and eloquence; he is also an excellent observer of the starry heavens, and a most skilled interpreter of dreams," replied Gagabu.

"But here he is again.

To whom is Paaker conducting our stammering physician and his assistant ?" "To the daughter of the paraschites, who has been run over," answered Pentaur.