You, the future king, have freely promised to secure our privileges to us, the champions of your own ancient and sacred rights." "And you shall have them," answered the Regent with a persuasive smile.
"But this man is dangerous, and you would not have him go unpunished." "He shall be severely judged," said Ameni, "but by us and in this house." "He has committed murder!" cried Ani.

"More than one murder.

He is worthy of death." "He acted under pressure of necessity," replied Ameni.

"And a man so favored by the Gods as he, is not to be lightly given up because an untimely impulse of generosity prompted him to rash conduct.

I know--I can see that you wish him ill.