Do you remember the words spoken by the shining spirit of Ahura the Divine ?" "I remember them, Asti." "Queen, I have waited long, since the spell she whispered to me may be used once only, but now I am sure that the moment is at hand when that which dwells within you must be called forth to save you." "Then call it forth, Asti," answered Tua wearily, "if you have the power.

If not, oh! let us die.

But say, whom would you summon?
The glory of Amen or the ghost of Pharaoh, or Ahura, my mother, or one of the guardian gods ?" "None of these," answered Asti, "for I have been bidden otherwise.

Lie you down and sleep, my fosterling, for I have much to do in the hours of darkness.

When you awake you shall learn all." "Aye," said Tua, "when I awake, if ever I do awake.