With him came the master of the house.

He looked steadily at the children and nodded twice.
'Yes,' he said, 'my steward will pay you the price.

But I shall not pay at that high rate for the Egyptian dog.' The two passed on.
'This,' said the Egyptian, 'is a pretty kettle of fish.' 'What is ?' asked all the children at once.
'Our present position,' said Rekh-mara.

'Our seafaring friend,' he added, 'has sold us all for slaves!' A hasty council succeeded the shock of this announcement.

The Priest was allowed to take part in it.