And I think that it was my fault, Ana, for had I been more of a man, instead of casting aside my burden, I should have stood up against my father Meneptah and his policy and, if need were, have raised the people.

Then the Israelites would have gone, and no plagues would have smitten Egypt.
Well, what I did, I did because I must, perhaps, and what has happened, has happened.

And now my time comes to an end, and I go hence to balance my account as best I may, praying that I may find judges who understand, and are gentle." "Why does Pharaoh speak thus ?" I asked.
"I do not know, Ana, yet that Hebrew wife of mine has been much in my mind of late.

She was wise in her way, as wise as loving, was she not, and if we could see her once again, perhaps she would answer the question.

But although she seems so near to me, I never can see her, quite.