The multitude prostrated itself, trumpets blew and thrice the old salute of "Life! Blood! Strength! Pharaoh! Pharaoh! Pharaoh!" was cried aloud.
Amenmeses rose and bowed, and I saw that his heavy face was troubled and looked older.

Then he swore some oath to gods and men which Roi dictated to him, and before all the company put on the double crown and the other emblems, and took in his hands the scourge and golden sickle.

Next homage was paid.

The Princess Userti came first and kissed Pharaoh's hand, but bent no knee.

Indeed first she spoke with him a while.