The priests have discovered a sharp weapon to wield against me.

Well, I am prepared to yield to the wishes of my enemies, with whom thou hast leagued thyself, but only on two conditions.
First, I insist that the letter, which I confess to have written to the father of Nebenchari in a moment of inconsideration, be restored to me.
If left in the hands of thy party, it could reduce me from a king to the contemptible slave of priestly intrigue." "That wish is reasonable.

The letter shall be returned to thee, if.

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