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[*] This movement is explained by the action of the sun, which, falling on the unclothed arm, is supposed to have expanded the bone of the elbow.
In the next coffin lies his father, Seti I., who reigned for a much shorter period, and died much younger than he.

This youthfulness is apparent still in the features of the mummy, which are impressed besides with a persistent beauty.

Indeed this good King Seti looks the picture of calm and serene reverie.

There is nothing shocking in his dead face, with its long closed eyes, its delicate lips, its noble chin and unblemished profile.

It is soothing and pleasant even to see him sleeping there with his hands crossed upon his breast.