We must show that the Gods brought the sacred heart--" "Allow me," said Pentaur, interrupting the high-priest, and looking earnestly into those eyes which long since he had sung of--"Allow me to entreat you not to select me to declare this new marvel to the people." Astonishment was stamped on the face of every member of the assembly.
Each looked at his neighbor, then at Pentaur, and at last enquiringly at Ameni.

The superior knew Pentaur, and saw that no mere whimsical fancy, but some serious motive had given rise to this refusal.

Horror, almost aversion, had rung in his tone as he said the words 'new marvel.' He doubted the genuineness of this divine manifestation! Ameni gazed long and enquiringly into Pentaur's eyes, and then said: "You are right, my friend.

Before judgment has been passed on you, before you are reinstated in your old position, your lips are not worthy to announce this divine wonder to the multitude.

Look into your own soul, and teach the devout a horror of sin, and show them the way, which you must now tread, of purification of the heart.