"Cut the ropes the poor thing is tied with.

The papyrus cords are strong, saw them with the blade." [Papyrus was used not only for writing on, but also for ropes.

The bridge of boats on which Xerxes crossed the Hellespont was fastened with cables of papyrus.] While the boy eagerly followed her instructions with all his little might, she rubbed the soldier's temples with an essence which she had in the bottle, and poured a few drops of it between his lips.

Kaschta came to himself, stretched his limbs, and stared in astonishment at the place in which he found himself.

She gave him some water, and desired him to drink it, saying, as Uarda shook herself free from the bonds: "The Gods have predestined you to great things, you white maiden.