"Not altogether.

I think this darkness comes from the heavens as light does.

Men are afraid they know not of what." "The Israelites," I suggested.
"Now you are near to it, Ana, for doubtless they have much to do with the matter.

Had it not been for them Seti and not Amenmeses would be crowned to-morrow.

Also the tale of the marvel which the beautiful Hebrew woman wrought in the temple yonder has got abroad and is taken as an omen.