Tell me now how thou didst calm the wrath of Amasis." "Thou knowest my father.

When he saw that he had wounded me in the depths of my soul by his awful words, he repented him of his anger.

He felt he had been too hard, and desired to make amends at any price." "He hath a kindly heart, but his mind is blinded, and his senses taken captive," cried the priest.

"What might not Amasis do for Egypt, would he but hearken to our counsel, and to the commandments of the gods!" "But hear me, my father! in his emotion he granted me the life of Phanes!" "Thine eyes flash, Psamtik! that pleaseth me not.

The Athenian must die, for he has offended the gods; but though he that condemns must let justice have her way, he should have no pleasure in the death of the condemned; rather should he mourn.