I did tell the Great King, as I now remember quite clearly, that the beautiful lady was named Amada, and he only sent for you to ask if I spoke the truth." "Bes," I exclaimed, "you worshippers of the Grasshopper wear virtue easily." "Easily as an old sandal, Master, or rather not at all, since the Grasshopper has need of none.

For ages they have studied the ways of those who worship the gods of Egypt, and from them have learned----" "What ?" "Amongst other things, Master, that woman, being modest, is shocked at the sight of the naked Truth.".