Consider, therefore, my son." In the midst of an intense silence Seti answered: "I have considered, O my Father, and whatever be the cost to me I cannot go back upon my words." Then Pharaoh rose and cried: "Take note all you assembled here, and let it be proclaimed to the people of Egypt without the gates, that they take note also, that I depose Seti my son from his place as Prince of Egypt and declare that he is removed from the succession to the double Crown.

Take note that my daughter Userti, Princess of Egypt, wife of the Prince Seti, I do not depose.

Whatever rights and heritages are hers as heiress of Egypt let those rights and heritages remain to her, and if a child be born of her and Prince Seti, who lives, let that child be heir to the Throne of Egypt.

Take note that, if no such child is born or until it is born, I name my nephew, the count Amenmeses, son of by brother Khaemuas, now gathered to Osiris, to fill the Throne of Egypt when I am no more.

Come hither, Count Amenmeses." He advanced and stood before him.