High Priest. A crime against me. That is still more grave. Therefore be satisfied.
The Pharaoh. Why then all these ceremonies before you kill him?
High Priest. That all may know his faults.
The Pharaoh. Satni was one of yours, and you defend him.
High Priest. We must not make martyrs—if we can avoid it. In killing Satni you would have killed only a man. If what I dream succeed, I shall kill his work. That is a better thing.
The Pharaoh. What will you make of him?
High Priest. A priest.
The Pharaoh. A priest?
High Priest. He was initiated before he went away. He was then a young man, pious and wise. On his travels he lost some piety, and gained some wisdom.
The Pharaoh. Have I not always said: "it is not good to travel."