"
Pharaoh caught something of the words, though Abi did not for they were
spoken in a low voice, and bethought him of a way out of his difficulty.
"The Queen Neter-Tua sits at my side, and is co-regent with me of this
kingdom, her mind is my mind, and what she approves it is probable I
shall approve. Prefer your request to her," he said.
So Abi turned to the Queen, and laying his hands upon his heart, bowed,
ogled, and began:
"A burning love of your most excellent Majesty moves me----"
"I pray you, my Uncle," interrupted Tua, "correct your words, which
should begin 'A burning love of your most excellent Majesty's throne and
power move me,' and so on."
Now Abi frowned while everyone else smiled, not excepting Pharaoh and
the astrologer, Kaku. Again he began his speech, but so confusedly that
presently Tua stopped him for the second time, saying:
"I am not deaf, most noble prince, my Uncle. I heard the words you used
to Pharaoh, and even understood their import. In fact, I have already
consulted our councillor here, a learned master of the law, as to the
legality of such an alliance as you propose, and he gives his judgment
against it.
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