Also he was much beloved for his own sake and more particularly by the poor, whose wants it was his delight to relieve to the full limit of his wealth.

Thus it came about that whenever he went abroad, although against his will, he was received with honours and homage that were almost royal, for though Pharaoh could rob him of the Crown he could not empty his veins of the blood of kings.
It was on this account that I feared for his safety, since I was sure that through his spies Amenmeses knew all and would grow jealous of a dethroned prince who was still so much adored by those over whom of right he should have ruled.

I told Seti of my doubts and that when he travelled the streets he should be guarded by armed men.

But he only laughed and answered that, as the Hebrews had failed to kill him, he did not think that any others would succeed.

Moreover he believed there were no Egyptians in the land who would lift a sword against him, or put poison in his drink, whoever bade them.