Then too when Idernes comes I will meet him and, as the bearer of the seal, command him under the seal to retreat and disperse his army." "But if he does, Shabaka, it will only be until he has received fresh orders from the Great King, whereon he will advance again." "No, Prince, _he_ will not advance, or that army either.

For when they are in retreat we will fall on them and destroy them, and declare you, O Prince, Pharaoh of Egypt, though what will happen afterwards I do not know." When they heard this all gasped.

Only Amada whispered, "Well said!" and Bes clapped his big hands softly in the Ethiopian fashion.
"A bold counsel," said Peroa, "and one on which I must have the night to think.

Return here, Shabaka, an hour after sunrise to-morrow, by which time I can gather all the wisest men in Memphis, and we will discuss this matter.

Ah! here is the impress.