"Your worthiness reminds me, by these words, that I am to pay certain debts," remarked Herhor; and he commanded the officers and soldiers who were near by to assemble.
"And now," said the minister, "summon for me Eunana."
The officer covered with amulets was found as quickly as if he had been waiting for this summons a long time. On his countenance was depicted delight, which he restrained through humility, but with effort.
Herhor, seeing Eunana before him, began,
"By the will of his holiness, supreme command of the army comes into my hands again with the ending of the maneuvers."
Those present bowed their heads.
"It is my duty to use this power first of all in meting out justice."
The officers looked at one another.
"Eunana," said the minister, "I know that Thou hast always been one of the most diligent officers."
"Truth speaks through thy lips, worthy lord," replied Eunana. "As a palm waits for dew, so do I for the commands of superiors. And when I do not receive them, I am like an orphan in the desert when looking for a pathway."