I should remember that, although it is true that fallen heads sometimes rise again," he added bitterly.
"So at least Jabez thinks, Prince," and I told him how the Israelites were sure that he would be Pharaoh, whereat he laughed and said: "Perhaps, for they are good prophets.

For my part I neither know or care.

Or maybe Jabez sees advantage in talking thus, for as you know he is a clever trader." "I do not think so," I answered and stopped.
"Had Jabez more to say of any other matter, Ana?
Of the lady Merapi, for instance ?" Now feeling it to be my duty, I told him every word that had passed between Jabez and myself, though somewhat shamefacedly.
"This Hebrew takes much for granted, Ana, even as to whom the Moon of Israel would wish to shine upon.

Why, friend, it might be you whom she desires to touch with her light, or some youth in Goshen--not Laban--or no one." "Me, Prince, me!" I exclaimed.
"Well, Ana, I am sure you would have it so.

Be advised by me and ask her mind upon the matter.