You, a Count of Egypt, wish to marry the Royal Lady of Egypt, for such she is by birth and rank, which, if ever Egypt were free again, would give you a title to the throne." "I ask no throne, Prince.

If there were one to fill I should be content to leave that to you and your heirs." "So you say, no doubt honestly.

But would the children of Amada say the same?
Would you even say it if you were her husband, and would she say it?
Moreover she is a priestess, sworn not to wed, though perhaps that trouble might be overcome, if she wishes to wed, which I doubt.

Mayhap you might discover.

Well, you are hungry and worn with long travelling.
Come, let us eat, and afterwards you can tell your story.