It is the highest honor and dignity.

All believe that you rejoice in your high dignity, and no one dreams that you are anxious to escape." "But if I did escape, would they not pursue me ?" "Certainly not." "What would they do for a victim ?" "They would wonder at your unaccountable flight, and then choose some distinguished pauper." "But if I were to stay here, would they not save me from death at my entreaty ?" "Oh, certainly not; they would never understand such an entreaty.
That's a question of death, the supreme blessing.

No one is capable of such a base act as saving his fellow-man from death.

All are eager to help each other to such a fate." "But if I were to fly they would not prevent me, and they would not pursue me ?" "Oh no." "Are there any in the land who are exempt from the sacrifice ?" "Oh yes; the Athons, Meleks, and Kohens--these are not worthy of the honor.

The artisans and tradesmen are sometimes permitted to attain to this honor; the laborers in greater numbers; but it is the paupers who are chiefly favored.