So it shall come about that during that night the nerves and muscles
in the legs of Pharaoh will wither and grow useless to him, and he be
paralysed and unable to stir. Afterwards, if it be needful, I will tell
you more."
Now, bold though she was, Merytra grew afraid.
"I cannot do it," she said, "it is black sorcery against one who is
a god, and will bring my soul to hell. Find some other instrument, or
place the waxen imp in the bed of Pharaoh yourself, Kaku."
The face of the magician grew fierce and cruel.
"Come with me, Merytra," he said, and taking her by the wrist he led her
to the open window-place whence he observed the stars.
So giddy was the height at the top of this lofty tower that the houses
beneath looked small and far away, and the sky quite near.
"Behold Memphis and the Nile, and the wide lands of Egypt gleaming in
the moonlight, and the Pyramids of the ancient kings. You wish to rule
over all these, like myself--do you not, Merytra?--and if you obey me
you shall do so.
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