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Still, Pentuer was a priest, and not only did he not desire the fall of his order, but he did not even wish to break the bonds which connected him with it. Hence to emphasize his loyalty he went to take farewell of Herhor. The once mighty dignitary received him with a smile. "A rare guest a rare guest!" exclaimed he.
O gods!" groaned and cried the people, "take pity on the innocent." "Osiris!" cried Herhor from the terrace, "have compassion and show thy face to the unfortunate people." At that moment the darkness began to disappear, and the sun to regain its brightness. A new shout, new weeping, and new prayers were heard in the throng.
"If the-mother did not detect him," answered Mefres, "the man must resemble Ramses remarkably. As to sitting on the throne and saying a few words to those present, he will do that. Moreover, we shall be there." "A terribly stupid comedian!" sighed Herhor, rubbing his forehead. "He is wiser than millions of other men, for he has second sight and he may render the state immense service."
"It belonged to thee," replied the minister. "Thou hast my gratitude, and wilt see that it is of value." "Thou hast rewarded me already in speaking thus," replied Herhor. The prince wished to depart; Herhor detained him. "A brief word. Be careful, O heir, that one of thy women, Sarah, does not sing religious hymns." When Ramses looked at him with astonishment, he added,
Ye must arrest Herhor and Mefres tomorrow and bring them to the palace. In a few days we will finish with the labyrinth." The members of the council recognized that the decision of the pharaoh was proper, and they departed admiring his promptness and wisdom.
For the reason, then, that Mefres and Herhor wish to rule Egypt and the pharaoh, his troops must suffer hunger, and a million men are not to receive rest from labor? But did not his ancestors rear these temples. Did they not fill them with spoils? And who won the battles? The priests, or the warriors? Who, then, had a right to the treasures, the priests, or the pharaoh and his army?"
"In my opinion," said Herhor, after some thought, "now is the moment in which we can regain the favor of this youthful pharaoh. He is hasty in anger, but he knows how to be grateful. I have experienced that. "Every word is an error," interrupted the stubborn Mefres. "First of all, this prince is not the pharaoh yet, for he has not been crowned in a temple.
The pharaoh recalled the obeisances of Herhor, the looks of Mefres, and the tones of voice which both used. Beneath the show of good-will, their pride and their contempt for him appeared each moment. He asks for money, they promise prayers. Nay! they dare to tell him that he is not sole ruler in the land of Egypt.
"During our sail on the Nile that maiden sang our most sacred hymn, a hymn to which only the pharaoh and high priests have the right to listen. Poor child! she might have suffered for her skill and for her ignorance of what she was singing." "Then has she committed sacrilege?" inquired Ramses, in confusion. "Yes, unconsciously," answered Herhor.
And when my unworthy feet touched thy floor, O prince, I took out a gold ring, greater than that which the worthy Herhor gave Eunana, and presented it to thy slave who poured water on my fingers. With permission, worthiness, whence came that silver pitcher from which they poured the water?" "Azarias, the son of Gaber, sold it to me for two talents." "A Jew? Erpatr, dost Thou deal with Jews?
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