Much may happen in that time." "The counsel is wise," he said, catching at this straw.

"Daughter, be in the great hall of audience with your attendants three hours after noon, for then we must receive Ithobal boldly in all pomp, and deal with him as best we may.

And now I go to ask peace for the Levite from the priests of El, and to discover whom the sacred colleges desire to nominate as the new Baaltis.

Doubtless it will be Mesa, the daughter of her who is dead, though many are against her.

Oh! if there were no priests and no women, this city would be easier to govern," and with an impatient gesture Sakon left the room.
***** It was three o'clock in the afternoon, and the great hall of audience in Zimboe was crowded with a brilliant assemblage.