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 thereof? He who can interpret the meaning of them shall have his wishes granted as they issue from his lips. [Movement in the CROWD.] But he who is able to read dreams and neglects my bidding shall surely die. [Movement.] Speak, Priest of Neith.

[The CROWD instinctively presses forward almost imperceptibly to hear.]

MENTHU. This is the interpretation. Seven Kings shall arise over Egypt, and seven princes shall destroy the seven Kings.

[While he is speaking a murmur goes up from the MAGICIANS and SOOTHSAYERS, implying that MENTHU'S interpretation is hopelessly wrong.]