I have a message for thee from the land where thine uncle sojourned with me." He took from a wallet a piece of paper and passed it to David, adding: "I was thine uncle's friend.

He hath put off his sandals and walketh with bare feet!" David read eagerly.
"It is time to go, Davy," the paper said.

"All that I have is thine.

Go to Egypt, and thee shall find it so.

Ebn Ezra Bey will bring thee.