In the heavens I read something of this business, but then I did not understand, but now I see the black depths of hell opening beneath our feet.

Yes, hell would be our home if we dared to lift hand against the divine person of the Pharaoh.

I say that the gods themselves would fight against us.

Let it be, Prince, let it be, and you shall have many years of rule, who, if you strike now, will win nothing but a crown of shame, a nameless grave, and the everlasting torment of the damned." As he spoke Abi considered the man's face and saw that all craft had left it.

This was no charlatan that spoke to him, but one in earnest who believed what he said.
"So be it," he answered.