"Thou art something higher," replied she, blushing deeply. "Thou art a chief who has won victory. Thou art as impetuous as a lion, as swift as a vulture. Millions fall on their faces before thee, and kingdoms tremble. Do I not know what fear is roused by thy name in Tyre and Nineveh? Gods might be jealous of thy influence."
Ramses was confused.
"O Hebron, Hebron," said he. "If Thou knew what alarm Thou art sowing in my heart."
"For this very reason," continued Hebron, "I marry Tutmosis. I shall be nearer thee, and shall see thee, though for a few days only."
She rose and left the hall.
Antefa noted her action and hastened in alarm to Ramses.
"O lord!" cried he, "has my daughter said anything improper? She is an untamable lioness!"
"Be at rest," said Ramses. "Thy daughter is full of wisdom and dignity. She went out because she saw that thy wine was gladdening the guests rather powerfully."
In fact a great uproar had risen in the hall, all the more since Tutmosis, abandoning the role of assistant host, had become a most animated talker.
"I will say to thee in confidence, holiness, that poor Tutmosis must guard himself greatly in presence of my daughter," remarked Antefa.