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Moon of Israel

CHAPTER X
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Ana, if I will not desert our gods because they seem to be the weaker, though it should prove to my advantage, do you think that I would desert these Hebrews because they seem to be weaker, even to gain a throne ?" "There greatness speaks," I murmured, and as we descended from the chariot he thanked me with a look.
We passed through the great hall to that same chamber where Pharaoh had given me the chain of gold.

Already he was there seated at the head of the chamber and wearing on his head the double crown.

About him were gathered all those of royal blood and the great officers of state.

We made our obeisances, but of these he seemed to take no note.

His eyes were almost closed, and to me he looked like a man who is very ill.
The Princess Userti entered after us and to her he spoke some words of welcome, giving her his hand to kiss.


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