I have taken them, with the king's permission, from the royal treasure; and should you reach your distant home in safety, they ought to make you rich for the rest of your life.
"And now, farewell.

Whatever the priests may say, Cacama and I know that you came as a friend, and meant us no harm.
"Now, Amenche," she said, "come and say goodbye." The girl came forward slowly.

She took Roger's hand, and gazed up into his face.

She seemed to try to speak, and then Roger felt her sway suddenly, and caught her just as she would have fallen.
"Give her to me," the queen said.

"It is best so, by far.
"Hurry away, Roger.