Thy horoscope was a threatening, a very threatening one, but its omens may be averted, they may.

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." "O tell me, father, tell me how!" "They must turn to good, if thou, forgetful of all else, canst live alone to the gods, paying a ready obedience to the Divine voice audible to us their priests alone in the innermost and holiest sanctuary." "Father, I am ready to obey thy slightest word." "The great goddess Neith, who rules in Sais, grant this, my son!" answered the priest solemnly.

"But now leave me alone," he continued kindly, "lengthened devotions and the weight of years bring weariness.

If possible, delay the death of Phanes, I wish to speak with him before he dies.