"I would send a command under the seal to Idernes to wait upon the holder of the seal here in Memphis.

He will suspect a trap and will not come until he has gathered a great army.
Then he will come, but meanwhile, you, Prince, can also collect an army." "That needs gold, Shabaka, and I have little.

The King of kings takes all in tribute." "I have some, Prince, to the weight of a heavy man, and it is at the service of Egypt." "I thank you, Shabaka.

Believe me, such generosity shall not go unrewarded," and he glanced at Amada who dropped her eyes.

"But if we can collect the army, what then ?" "Then you can put Memphis into a state of defence.