Ki and the rest swear that this Israelite is a sorceress who has outmatched their magic, but to me it seems more simple to believe that what she says is true; that her god is greater than Amon." "And if this be true, Prince, what are we to do who are sworn to the gods of Egypt ?" "Bow our heads and fall with them, I suppose, Ana, since honour will not suffer us to desert them." "Even if they be false, Prince ?" "I do not think that they are false, Ana, though mayhap they be less true.

At least they are the gods of the Egyptians and we are Egyptians." He paused and glanced at the crowded streets, then added, "See, when I passed this way three days ago I was received with shouts of welcome by the people.

Now they are silent, every one." "Perhaps they have heard of what passed in the temple." "Doubtless, but it is not that which troubles them who think that the gods can guard themselves.

They have heard also that I would befriend the Hebrews whom they hate, and therefore they begin to hate me.

Why should I complain when Pharaoh shows them the way ?" "Prince," I whispered, "what will you say to Pharaoh ?" "That depends on what Pharaoh says to me.