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Moon of Israel

CHAPTER XI
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Also the beggar can leave a great example, that of patience in affliction.

Still, if I were sure that I should do nothing but good, then perhaps I would be a king.

But I have noted that those who desire to do the most good often work the greatest harm." "Which, if followed out, would be an argument for wishing to do evil, Prince." "Not so," he answered, "because good triumphs at the last.

For good is truth and truth rules earth and heaven." "Then it is clear, Prince, that you should seek to be a king." "I will remember the argument, Ana, if ever time brings me an opportunity unstained by blood," he answered.
When the obsequies of Pharaoh were finished, Amenmeses returned to Tanis, and there was crowned as Pharaoh.

I attended this great ceremony, bearing coronation gifts of certain royal ornaments which the Prince sent to Pharaoh, saying it was not fit that he, as a private person, should wear them any longer.


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