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44 The Gods know what will happen, and it is said the Gods have claimed him for them- selves. He is a prize, rt seems, that earth and heaven both desire. I have heard rumours. (Moves off ingeringly.) Uf you need escort back to Memphis your lightest call will reach me.

Nefertiti

Go! I shall not need your escort. My happiness and his are in the keeping of the Gods. Leave me to worship.

Sethos

(With boy’s passion.) Oh, Nefertiti, the wild sweetness of the desert is in your breath! To me you are holy as our sacred River! May the Gods grant you ali your heart’s de- sire. Sethos is your slave for ever—even though his heart should break.

[Evit, slowly, looking bach.