His grandfather, his father, and himself are usurpers, and there is one now living who has a better right to the throne than he has." "The Regent Ani!" exclaimed Paaker decisively.

Katuti nodded, she went up to the pioneer and said in a whisper: "I put myself in your hands, though I know they may be raised against me.
But you are my natural ally, for that same act of Rameses that disgraced and injured you, made me a partner in the designs of Ani.

The king robbed you of your bride, me of my daughter.

He filled your soul with hatred for your arrogant rival, and mine with passionate regret for the lost happiness of my child.

I feel the blood of Hatasu in my veins, and my spirit is high enough to govern men.