It is strange, my chipped Cup which I had almost thrown away as useless, that although broken, you still hold so much wisdom.

For know, wonderful though it may seem, that just such plans as you have spoken have grown up in my own mind, only I wished to learn if you thought them wise." Then he laughed a little and Karema stretched her arms as one does who awakes from sleep, rubbed her eyes and asked if he would not eat more food.
In an instant Tanofir was speaking again in a quick, clear voice.
"Bes, or King," he said, "doubtless you will do your wife's will.
Therefore let the host be aroused and stand to its arms.

As it chances I have four men without who can be trusted.

Two of these will guide the five thousand to the ford and across it; also down upon the ships.

The other two will guide Shabaka and the archers along the road which Karema remembers so well; perhaps she trod it as a child.