Did God then make women to be sold like cattle of the field for the pleasure and the profit of him who can pay the highest ?" "It seems so," said Jabez, spreading out his hands.
"It seems that you think so, who fashion God as you would wish him to be, but for my part I do not believe it, and if I did, I should seek another king.

My uncle, I appeal from the priest and the elder to That which made both them and me, and by Its judgment I will stand or fall." "Always a very dangerous thing to do," reflected Jabez aloud, "since the priest is apt to take the law into his own hands before the cause can be pleaded elsewhere.

Still, who am I that I should set up my reasonings against one who can grind Amon to powder in his own sanctuary, and who therefore may have warrant for all she thinks and does ?" Merapi stamped her foot.
"You know well it was you who brought me the command to dare the god Amon in his temple.

It was not I----" she began.
"I do know," replied Jabez waving his hand.

"I know also that is what every wizard says, whatever his nation or his gods, and what no one ever believes.