The astonished Mefres came. The nomarch told of the murder of the child, and said that the police official dared not give explanations.
"But are there witnesses?" inquired the high priest.
"We are waiting for thy commands, holy father."
They brought in Sarah's doorkeeper.
"Hast Thou heard," inquired the nomarch, "that the child of thy mistress is killed?"
The man fell to the pavement, and answered,
"I have even seen the worthy remains broken against the wall, and I detained our lady when she ran out to the garden, screaming."
"When did this happen?"
"At midnight. Immediately after the most worthy heir came to our lady," answered the watch.
"How is this? Did the prince visit thy lady last night?" inquired
Mefres.