You think that now she is a goddess?
Well, if that be so--and it is not for me to say--who could be a fitter mate for the greatest king upon the earth than a goddess from the heavens?
Take her, king Ithobal, take her, and this I promise you, that when your armies are encamped without the walls, the priests of El will absolve you of the crime of aspiring to the fair lips of Baaltis." "The lips of Baaltis," broke in Ithobal; "do you think that I shall find them sweet when another man has rifled them?
Secret chambers are many yonder in the palace of the gods, and doubtless the Jew will find his way there." "Nay, King, for between these two I have indeed built a wall which cannot be climbed.

The worshipper of the Lord of Israel may not traffic with the high-priestess of Ashtoreth.

Moreover, I shall bring it about that ere long Prince Aziel's face is set seawards." "Do that, and I will believe you, merchant, though it would be better if you could bring it about that his face was set earthwards, as I will if I can.

Well, this time I spare you, though be sure that if aught miscarry, you shall pay the price, how, I have told you.

Now I go to talk with these traders, these outlanders, of Zimboe.