This is
the command of the gods--Let these twain be wed and take Egypt as their
heritage, and call down upon it peace and greatness. But as for
these murderers and wizards"--and he pointed to Abi, to Kaku, and to
Merytra--"let them be placed in the sanctuary of Amen, to await what he
shall send them."
So spoke Kepher the Messenger, and departed whence he came, nor in that
generation did any see him more.
Then they took up Abi, Kaku, and Merytra, and cut their bonds. They
threw them into the dark sanctuary before the great stone image of the
god. They shut the electrum doors upon them, and left them there wailing
and cursing, while the High-Priest of Amen joined the hands of Rames and
of Tua, and declared them to be man and wife for ever.
Now, after these things were done, the Pharaoh and his Queen drove
through the hosts of Egypt in their golden chariot, and received
the homage of the hosts ere they departed northwards for Thebes. At
nightfall they returned again and sat side by side at the marriage
feast, and once more Tua swept her harp of ivory and gold, and sang the
ancient song of him who dared much for love, and won the prize.
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