Nay--we may be prouder than you; for you great folks must often say to yourselves that you are worth less than men value you at, and we know that we are worth more." "I have often thought that of you," exclaimed Rameri, "and there is one who recognizes your worth; and that is I.Even if it were otherwise, I must always--always think of you." "I have thought of you too," said Uarda.

"Just now, when I was sitting with my sick grandmother, it passed through my mind how nice it would be if I had a brother just like you.

Do you know what I should do if you were my brother ?" "Well ?" "I should buy you a chariot and horse, and you should go away to the king's war." "Are you so rich ?" asked Rameri smiling.
"Oh yes!" answered Uarda.

"To be sure, I have not been rich for more than an hour.

Can you read ?" "Yes." "Only think, when I was ill they sent a doctor to me from the House of Seti.