"They believe nothing to be real that they cannot see and observe." "And for that very reason," replied the high-priest, "they are often singularly easy to deceive by your skill, since, seeing an effect without a cause, they are inclined to regard the invisible cause as something supersensual.

Now, open the door again and let us get out by the side door; do you, this time, undertake the task of cooperating with Serapis yourself.

Consider that Philometor will not confirm the donation of the land unless he quits the temple deeply penetrated by the greatness of our god.

Would it be possible, do you think, to have the new censer ready in time for the birthday of King Euergetes, which is to be solemnly kept at Memphis ?" "We will see," replied Krates, "I must first put together the lock of the great door of the tomb of Apis, for so long as I have it in my workshop any one can open it who sticks a nail into the hole above the bar, and any one can shut it inside who pushes the iron bolt.

Send to call me before the performance with the lights begins; I will come in spite of my wretched feet.