"Was the crown too heavy for this young head of yours ?" she added, stretching out her delicate hand and stroking the black and curling hair.
"Aye, Mother, the weight of it seemed to crush me with its gems and gold.

I am weary and yet I cannot sleep.

Tell me, why did Pharaoh summon that Council after the feast?
Mermes was one of them, so you must know.
And why was not I, who henceforth rule with Pharaoh, present with him ?" "Would you learn ?" said Asti with a little smile.

"Well, as Queen you have the right.

It was because they discussed the matter of your marriage." For a moment a light shone upon Tua's face.