Then the prince fell on his face and took farewell of the sovereign.
When Hiram went out, the high priest said,
"I know not whether it was well to have a foreigner at this consultation."
"I needed him here; for not only has he great influence over our merchants, but, what is more important, he is obtaining money for us at present. I wish to convince the man that I remember what is due to him, and have means to pay it."
Silence followed, which Pentuer made use of, and said,
"If Thou permit, O holiness, I will go at once to occupy myself with assembling land-tillers and artisans. They will all vote with our lord, but from the multitude we must select the wisest."
He took leave of the pharaoh and went out.
"But thou, Tutmosis," inquired Ramses.
"My lord," said the favorite, "I am so certain of thy nobility and army that I make bold to turn to thee with a request for myself."
"Thou wishest money?"
"Not at all. I wish to marry."