God and thy strong will shall make it so." A light stole over the superstitious face.

"No device or hatred, or plot, has prevailed against thee," Kaid said eagerly.

"Thou hast defeated all--even when I turned against thee in the black blood of despair.

Thou hast conquered me even as thou didst Harrik." "Thou dost live," returned David drily.

"Thou dost live for Egypt's sake, even as Harrik died for Egypt's sake, and as others shall die." "Death hath tracked thee down how often! Yet with a wave of the hand thou hast blinded him, and his blow falls on the air.