He says that it has been reported to him that you are accompanied by a guard of three hundred soldiers.

These soldiers he refuses to allow within the gates.

He directs that you shall appear before his Majesty attended by five persons only." "Indeed," answered Abi with a scornful laugh.

"Does Pharaoh fear, then, lest I should capture him and his armies and the great city with three hundred soldiers ?" "No, Prince," answered the captain bluntly; "but I think he fears lest you should kill him and declare yourself Pharaoh as next in blood." "Ah!" said Abi, "as next of blood.

Then I suppose that there are still no children at the Court ?" "None, O Prince.