This night at sunset they gathered in tens of thousands round the tower to hear her sing that evening hymn to Ra, and afterwards marched past my palace, shouting in the darkness, 'Give food to Her Majesty, and free her, or we will.' Moreover, by now the news must have come to Thebes, and there a great army will gather to liberate or avenge her.

What am I to do, Prophet ?" "Do what dead Pharaoh bade you in your dream, Prince.

At the hour of dawn go to the Temple of Sekhet, where you will find the Queen become obedient to your wishes, for did not the dream declare that she will not say you nay?
Then lead her to your palace, and marry her in the face of all men, and rule by right of her Majesty and of your own conquering arm." "It can be tried," said Abi, "for then, at least, we shall learn what truth there is in dreams.

But what of this Asti her companion ?" "Asti has been an ill guide to her Majesty, Prince," replied Kaku, rubbing his chin as he always did when there was mischief in his mind.
"Moreover, she is advanced in years, and must be weak with grief and hunger.

If she still lives Merytra here will take her in charge and care for her.