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A Papyrus manuscript, too, exists, which is assigned to about 1600 B. C. And the earliest recorded collection of books in the world, though perhaps not the first that existed, was that of the Egyptian king Ramses I. B. C. 1400, near Thebes, which Diodorus Siculus says bore the inscription "Dispensary of the soul." Thus early were books regarded as remedial agents of great force and virtue.
A tenth, a hundredth part of that wealth which is lying in the temples and feeding the greedy eyes of those bare heads would make me independent for years of Phoenicians." Just then an idea which was strange enough flashed up in the soul of Ramses, that between priests and earth-tillers there existed a certain opposition.
Above the head of this ruler of the ancient empire, a modern electric bulb hangs, illuminating the rugged features and showing every detail of high nose, sunken cheeks, and straggling hair on the head and chin. The tombs of Ramses III, Ramses IV, and Ramses IX were interesting each in its own way.
But since only rich people can buy them, I do not see how the state treasury can have much profit from those objects." The nomarch was astonished at the young lord's indifference, and was alarmed by his anxiety about income; but wishing to satisfy Ramses, he began then to conduct him through the royal factories.
The thick wall which lies outside of that is the great wall of the eighteenth dynasty, with the granite pylon of Thûtmosis III. It seems to have followed the line of the sixth dynasty wall on the north. The outline marked xix. shows a high level platform of stone, which was probably for the basement of buildings of Ramses II.
Toward evening the sixth of Hator, Prince Ramses bathed and informed his staff that they would march on the morrow two hours before sunrise. "And now I wish to sleep," said he. To wish for sleep was easier than to get it. The whole city was swarming with warriors; at the palace of the prince a regiment had encamped which had no thought of rest, but was eating, drinking, and singing.
If Thou knew them Thou couldst answer many questions which torment thee; and hadst Thou seen that which I have, Thou wouldst know that the highest interest of Egypt is to support priests and temples." "Men in old age become children," thought Ramses; and he stopped the conversation. Mefres had been very pious at all times, but he had then grown eccentric.
I think that in a day or two Thou wilt receive this small sum." "Small!" interrupted Ramses, with a smile. "Thou art happy if Thou call a hundred talents a small sum." Hiram nodded.
The wig of the exquisite had turned on his head, his false beard had slipped down, and he carried it in his hand. In spite of exertion he would have been pale had it not been for the layers of rouge on his face. At last Ramses halted at the summit.
Pentuer approached, took the bridle of the ruler's steed, and led, going himself on foot. "What is this?" inquired the astonished Tutmosis. He bethought himself quickly, ran up, and took Ramses' horse by the bridle on the other side. And so all advanced in silence, astonished at the bearing of the priest, though they felt that something important had happened.
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