"
"It can be tried," said Abi, "for then, at least, we shall learn what
truth there is in dreams. But what of this Asti her companion?"
"Asti has been an ill guide to her Majesty, Prince," replied Kaku,
rubbing his chin as he always did when there was mischief in his mind.
"Moreover, she is advanced in years, and must be weak with grief and
hunger. If she still lives Merytra here will take her in charge and care
for her. You are old friends, are you not, Merytra?"
"Very," answered that lady with emphasis, "like the cat and the bird
which were pets of the same master. Well, we shall have much to say to
each other. Only, beware, Husband, Asti is no weakling. Your magic may
be strong, but hers is stronger, for she is a great priestess and draws
it from gods--not devils."
So it came about that at dawn Prince Abi, clad in magnificent robes, and
accompanied by Councillors, among them Kaku, and by a small guard, was
carried in a litter to the gates of the old temple of Sekhet, being too
heavy to walk so far, and there descended.
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