To me they are indebted for the pure gold of a peaceful welfare as citizens--to me and to my predecessors, the Saitic kings!" [The science of fortification was very fairly understood by the ancient Egyptians.

Walled and battlemented forts are to be seen depicted on their monuments.

We have already endeavored to show (see our work on Egypt.

I.78 and following) that, on the northeast, Egypt defended from Asiatic invasion by a line of forts extending from Pelusium to the Red Sea.] "And yet I tell thee," cried the prince, "that a worm is gnawing at the root of Egypt's greatness and her life.

This struggle for riches and splendor corrupts the hearts of the people, foreign luxury has given a deadly blow to the simple manners of our citizens, and many an Egyptian has been taught by the Greeks to scoff at the gods of his fathers.