But, Shabaka, if Fortune should chance to go with us and I should became the first Pharaoh of a new dynasty in Egypt, he who was married to the Royal Princess of the true blood might become a danger to my throne and family." "I shall not be that man, Prince, who am content with my own station, and to be your servant." "And my son's, Shabaka?
You know that I have but one lawful son." "And your son's, Prince." "You are honest, Shabaka, and I believe you.

But how about your sons, if you have any, and how about Amada herself?
Well, in great businesses something must be risked, and I need the gold and the rest which I cannot take for nothing, for you won them by your skill and courage and they are yours.

But how you won the seal you have not told us, nor is there time for you to do so now." He thought a little, walking up and down the chamber, then went on, "I accept your offer, Shabaka, so far as I can." "So far as you can, Prince ?" "Yes; I can give you Amada in marriage and make that marriage easy, but only if Amada herself consents.

The will of a Royal Princess of Egypt of full age cannot be forced, save by her father if he reigns as Pharaoh, and I am not her father, but only her guardian.

Therefore it stands thus.