Suddenly the prince turned toward the escort and called Tutmosis, who was bound to be at all times near his person.
Tutmosis ran up. The heir went to one side with him.
"Hear me," said he, pointing toward the desert. "Dost Thou see those hills?"
"We were there last year," sighed the courtier.
"I remember Sarah."
"I will burn incense to the gods at once," cried Tutmosis, "for I thought that your worthiness had forgotten faithful servants since becoming viceroy."
The prince looked at him and shrugged his shoulders.
"Select," said he, "from the gifts brought me, some of the most beautiful vessels, utensils, stuffs, and, above all, chains and bracelets, and take them to Sarah."
"Live through eternity, O Ramses!" exclaimed the exquisite, "for Thou art high-minded."
"Tell her," continued the prince, "that for her my heart is always full of favor. Say that I wish her to care for her health. Tell Sarah that when the time of freedom comes and I have carried out the commands of my father, she will come to me and live in my house. I cannot endure that the mother of my child should be grieving in loneliness. Go, do as I have said, and return with pleasant tidings."