Wilt thou not adopt and take her under thy care ?" "On that thou may'st with fullest confidence rely," replied Croesus with warmth, returning the pressure of Amasis' hand.

"I will protect thy Nitetis as if I were her father; and she will need my help, for the apartments of the women in the Persian palaces are dangerous ground.

But she will meet with great consideration.

Cambyses may be contented with his choice, and will be highly gratified that thou hast entrusted him with thy fairest child.

Nebenchari had only spoken of Tachot, thy second daughter." "Nevertheless I will send my beautiful Nitetis.