It thought that its Prince was but a dreamer of dreams.

But now it has heard the tale of the ambush in the pass and learned that he is a man of war, a warrior who can fight with the best.

Therefore it loves him and rejoices." "Then, by the same rule, Bakenkhonsu, a butcher should be more great than the wisest of scribes." "So he is, Ana, especially if the butcher be one of men.

The writer creates, but the slayer kills, and in a world ruled of death he who kills has more honour than he who creates.

Hearken, now they are shouting out your name.