But then I was not a priestess of Isis, so doubtless all is well.
Only in twenty-seven days much may happen, as you said to Amada.

Now I wonder why did she----?
Well, no matter, since priestesses are not like other women who only think of the man they have won and of naught before or after.

The blessing of the gods and mine be on you both, my son," and she went away to attend to her household matters.
As we rode to Sekera to find the holy Tanofir I told Bes also, adding that I had forgotten to reveal that it was I who had spoken Amada's name to the king, but that I intended to do so ere long.
Bes rolled his eyes and answered, "If I were you, Master, as I had forgotten, I should continue to forget, for what is welcome in one hour is not always welcome in another.

Why speak of the matter at all, which is one hard to explain to a woman, however wise and royal?
I have already said that _I_ spoke the name to the King and that you were brought from the boat to say whether I was noted for my truthfulness.

Is not that enough ?" While I considered, Bes went on, "You may remember, Master, that when I told, well--the truth about this story, the lady Amada asked earnestly that I should be scourged, even to the bones.