Together we will make Egypt better and greater and richer--the poor richer, even though the rich be poorer." "And Kaid--poorer ?" "When Egypt is richer, the Prince is richer, too.

Is not the Prince Egypt?
Highness, yesterday--yesterday thee gave me my commission.

If thee will not take Nahoum again into service to aid me, I must not remain.

I cannot work alone." "Thou must have this Christian Oriental to work with thee ?" He looked at David closely, then smiled sardonically, but with friendliness to David in his eyes.

"Nahoum has prayed to work with thee, to be a slave where he was master?
He says to thee that he would lay his heart upon the altar of Egypt ?" Mordant, questioning humour was in his voice.
David inclined his head.
"He would give up all that is his ?" "It is so, Effendina." "All save Foorgat's heritage ?" "It belonged to their father.