I told him and it was a great sum, for gold was scarce in Egypt.

His eyes gleamed for he needed wealth to pay soldiers.
"And all this you are ready to hand over to me, Shabaka ?" Now I bethought me of my mother's words, and answered, "Yes, Prince, at a price." "What price, Shabaka ?" "The price of the hand of the Royal Lady, Amada, freed from her vows.
Moreover, I will give her the pearls as a marriage dowry and place at your service my sword and all the knowledge I have gained in the East, swearing to stand or fall with you." "I thought it, Shabaka.

Well, in this world nothing is given for nothing and the offer is a fair one.

You are well born, too, as well as myself, and a brave and clever man.

Further, Amada has not taken her final vows and therefore the high priests can absolve her from her marriage to the goddess, or to her son Horus, whichever it may be, for I do not understand these mysteries.