If ever I come to Tanis, with your leave we will talk more together." That night I told the Prince all that had passed.

He listened, and said: "I grieve for the lady Merapi, for hers is like to be a hard fate.

Yet," he added laughing, "perhaps it is as well for you, friend, that you should see no more of her who is sure to bring trouble wherever she goes.

That woman has a face which haunts the mind, as the Ka haunts the tomb, and for my part I do not wish to look upon it again." "I am glad to hear it, Prince, and for my part, I have done with women, however sweet.

I will tell this Jabez that the provisions for the journey will be bought elsewhere." "Nay, buy them from him, and if Nehesi grumbles at the price, pay it on my account.