But of a sudden something seemed to tell me to leave him alone and let things go as they are fated.

But how can the holy Tanofir who grows blind with age, see so far ?" "I do not know, Bes, save that he is not as are other men, for in him is gathered all the ancient wisdom of Egypt.

Moreover he lives with the gods while still upon earth, and like the gods can send his _Ka_, as we Egyptians call the spirit, or invisible self which companions all from the cradle to the grave and afterwards, whither he will.

So doubtless to-day he sent it hither to me whom he loves more than anything on earth.

Also I remember that before I entered on this journey he told me that I should return safe and sound.