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Updated: June 24, 2025
"Our ancestors said the same of the horse, which helped the Hyksos to conquer Egypt, but today it is indispensable to our army. Time changes men's judgments greatly," said Pentuer. The last clouds had vanished from the sky and a clear night set in.
The platform where stood the symbol of the pharaoh's power was covered with products which formed as it were a small mountain. "Ye see, worthy men," said Pentuer, "that in those times, when earth- tillers were satisfied and wealthy, the treasury of his holiness could hardly find place for the gifts of his subjects. But see what is happening in our day."
At a new signal a second part of the curtain fell, and another tableau appeared, similar to the preceding in general outline. "Here are our laborers of the present," said Pentuer, and in his voice indignation was evident. "Their bodies are skin and bones, they look like sick persons, they are filthy and have forgotten to anoint themselves with olive oil, but their backs are wounded from beating.
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.
But Nitager, to whom war is as water to a fish; but the leaders of our mercenary forces, who only in war have significance; but our aristocracy, who think that war will pay Phoenician debts and give them property." "Meanwhile earth-tillers are fainting beneath an avalanche of labor, and public workmen are revolting against demands of overseers," added Pentuer.
But show them favor and they will rise." "Indeed, I will do so!" said Ramses. "A wise owner will not let cattle starve nor work beyond the strength of their bodies, or be clubbed without reason. This must be changed." Pentuer halted. "Dost Thou promise that, worthy lord?" "I swear!" answered Ramses.
So then the priests treated him in this way, him who might be the pharaoh a year hence? That is why Pentuer criticized war, and Mefres supported him. "When could that have happened, and where?" asked the prince. "Very likely they concluded the treaty at night in the temple of Set at Memphis," answered Hiram. "And when?
When, toward evening, it was necessary to call a military council, he summoned Mentezufis and Pentuer. No one mentioned the sudden death of Patrokles; perhaps because there was more urgent business; for Libyan envoys had come imploring in the name of Musawasa mercy for his son Tehenna, and offering to Egypt surrender and peace forever.
Thou," he indicated the youngest, "art Pentuer, the second prophet in the temple of Amon, and the adviser of Herhor." "Thou art undoubtedly Beroes, the high priest and sage of Babylon, whose coming was announced to us a year ago," answered Mefres. "Thou hast told truth," said the Chaldean. He embraced them in turn, and they inclined before him.
At command of Ramses the Asiatics disarmed them without the least trouble, and sat down in the shade themselves. At that moment they were all neither enemies nor friends, only men who were mortally wearied. Death was hovering over all, but beyond rest they had no desire. Pentuer, seeing that Tehenna remained unconscious, knelt near him and bent above his head so that no one saw what he was doing.
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