All the servants were called together, and strict enquiry was made as to the theft of the stone; then I could hold out no longer, and confessed everything.

No one punished me, and yet I never suffered more severely; from that time I have never deviated from the exact truth even in jest.

Take the lesson to heart, Mernephtah--you, Rameri, take back your sword, and, believe me, life brings us so many real causes of vexation, that it is well to learn early to pass lightly over little things if you do not wish to become a surly fellow like the pioneer Paaker; and that seems far from likely with a gay, reckless temper like yours.

Now shake hands with each other." The young princes went up to each other, and Rameri fell on his brother's neck and kissed him.

The king stroked their heads.