Shall I lose it?
If so, do not fear to tell me." "We do not know, but we think not, because of the rest that is revealed to us.

We learn that it is not your body only that will be in danger.
Upon this journey you will see a woman whom you will come to love.

This woman will, we think, bring you much sorrow and also much joy." "Then perhaps the journey is worth making, Ki, since many travel far before they find aught they can love.

Tell me, have I met this woman ?" "There we are troubled, Prince, for it would seem--unless we are deceived--that you have met her often and often; that you have known her for thousands of years, as you have known that man at your side for thousands of years." Seti's face grew very interested.
"What do you mean, Magician ?" he asked, eyeing him keenly.

"How can I who am still young have known a woman and a man for thousands of years ?" Ki considered him with his strange eyes, and answered: "You have many titles, Prince.