[Moon of Israel by H. Rider Haggard]@TWC D-Link bookMoon of Israel CHAPTER XVI 11/19
Thus because, having faith, you obeyed the command and through you Amon was smitten, among both the Israelites and the Egyptians you are held to be the greatest sorceress that has looked upon the Nile, and that is a dangerous repute, my niece." "One to which I lay no claim, and never sought." "Just so, but which all the same has come to you.
Well, knowing as without doubt you do all that will soon befall in Egypt, and having been warned, if you needed warning, of the danger with which you yourself are threatened, you still refuse to obey this second command which it is my duty to deliver to you ?" "I refuse." "Then on your own head be it, and farewell.
Oh! I would add that there is a certain property in cattle, and the fruit of lands which descends to you from your father.
In the event of your death----" "Take it all, uncle, and may it prosper you.
Farewell." "A great woman, friend Ana, and a beautiful," said the old Hebrew, after he had watched her go.
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