In a few weeks you would in any case have left the college, and by the king's command have transferred your blooming life, health, and strength to the exercising ground of the chariot-brigade.

No punishment for you but this lies in my power.

Now give me your hand; you will make a fine man, and perhaps a great warrior." The prince stood in astonishment before Ameni, and did not take his offered hand.

Then the priest went up to him, and said: "You said you were ready to take the consequences of your folly, and a prince's word must be kept.

Before sunset we will conduct you to the gate of the temple." Ameni turned his back on the boys, and left the school-court.
Rameri looked after him.