But if Mesu, from whom we may expect anything, should detain him by force, the boy will be of service to us; for Hosea loves him, his people value his life, and he belongs to one of their noblest tribes.

In any case Pharaoh must threaten the lad; we will guard him, and that will unite his uncle to us by fresh ties and lead him to join those who are angry with the king." "Excellent!" "The surest way to attain our object will be by forging still another chain.

In short--now I beg you to be quiet, your temper is far too hot for your grey hairs--in short, our Hebrew brother-in-arms, the saviour of my life, the ablest man in the army, who is certain to win the highest place, must be your son-in-law.

Kasana's heart is his--my wife has told me so." Hornecht frowned again, and struggled painfully to control his anger.

He perceived that he must overcome his objection to giving his daughter to the man whose birth he scorned, much as he liked and esteemed his character.