Help me to descend, Priest of the Lady of the Moon." We entered the palace and were led through the great hall to a smaller chamber where Pharaoh, who did not wear his robes of state, awaited us, seated in a cedar chair.

Glancing at him I saw that his face was stern and troubled; also it seemed to me that he had grown older.

The Prince and Princess made obeisance to him, as did we lesser folk, but he took no heed.

When all were present and the doors had been shut, Pharaoh said: "I have read your report, Son Seti, concerning your visit to the Israelites, and all that chanced to you; and also the reports of you, nephew Amenmeses, and of you, Officers, who accompanied the Prince of Egypt.

Before I speak of them, let the Scribe Ana, who was the chariot companion of his Highness when the Hebrews attacked him, stand forward and tell me all that passed." So I advanced, and with bowed head repeated that tale, only leaving out so far as was possible any mention of myself.