When they came to the inner court, Abi stopped and asked where they should search.
"In one place only, your Highness," answered Kaku, "that pylon tower which overlooks the Nile, for there her Majesty starves with Asti." "Pylon tower," grumbled Abi.

"Have I not climbed enough steps this night?
Still, lead on." So they went to the narrow stair, up which the thin Kaku ran like a cat, while the officers pushed and led the huge Abi behind him.

On the third landing they all halted at Abi's command.
"Hurry not," he said in a thick whisper.

"Her Majesty dwells on the next floor of this hateful tower, and since Asti is with her she cannot be surprised.

Beware, then, of frightening her by your sudden appearance, lest she should run to the top of the pylon, and hurl herself into the Nile, as she has sworn that she will do.