The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Bolesław Prus

Author:Bolesław Prus [Prus, Bolesław]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2007-11-28T00:00:00+00:00

"What hast Thou to say?" inquired the prince of his favorite, divining that he had not brought pleasant tidings. "Hast Thou seen his holiness?"

"I saw the sun-god of Egypt, and this is what he said to me."

"Speak," hurried Ramses.

"Thus spoke our lord," answered Tutmosis, crossing his arms on his breast: "For four and thirty years have I directed the weighty car of Egypt, and I am so wearied that I yearn to join my mighty forefathers who dwell now in the western kingdom. Soon I shall leave this earth, and then my son, Ramses, will sit on the throne, and do with the state what wisdom points out to him."

"Did my holy father speak thus?"

"Those are his words repeated faithfully. A number of times the lord spoke explicitly, saying that he would leave no command to thee, so that Thou mightst govern Egypt as thy wishes indicate."

"Ob, holy one! Is his illness really serious? Why did he not summon me?" asked the prince, in sorrow.

"Thou must be here, for Thou mayst be of service in this part of

Egypt."

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