Then I bit my lip and was silent, whereon, seeing that he had hurt me, he turned and craved my pardon humbly enough as his kind heart taught him to do.
"I can bear no more of Amenmeses and those officers," he said, "and I love to be in the desert alone.

Last time we journeyed there we met with adventures that were pleasant, Ana, and at Tanis doubtless I shall find others that are not pleasant.

Admit that Hebrew priest who is waiting to instruct me in the mysteries of his faith which I desire to understand." So I bowed and left him to make report that I had failed to shake his will.

Taking the risk of his wrath, however, I did this--for had I not sworn to the Princess that I would protect him?
In place of the runners I chose two of the best and bravest soldiers to play their part.
Moreover, I instructed that captain who smote down Laban to hide away with a score of picked men and enough chariots to carry them, and to follow after the Prince, keeping just out of sight.
So on the morrow the troops, nobles, and officers went on at daybreak, together with the baggage carriers; nor did we follow them till many hours had gone by.

Some of this time the Prince spent in driving about the town, taking note of the condition of the people.