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 and went on my journey from place to place. Thirst overtook me, and my throat was parched; it was as the taste of death. But I encouraged myself, and my limbs waxed strong, for I heard the pleasant voice of cattle. I saw a Sakti. He spoke to me, saying, "O thou that art from Egypt! whither art thou going?" Then he gave me water, and poured out milk for me. He brought me to his people, and they conducted me from place to place till we came to Tennu. The king said, "Remain with me; here thou wilt hear the language of Egypt." I told him what had happened; he understood my condition, and heard the story of my disgrace. Then he questioned me, saying, "Why hast thou done these things? And is it true that the wealth of the house of Amenemhat reacheth unto heaven?" And I said, "It is certain."'

Saneha then tells the king of his earlier life; he extols the fame of king Amenemhat and the martial prowess and great popularity of his son—to which the king answers, 'Yea, Egypt is safe—it is well. Behold, so long as thou art with me, I will do thee good.' And he kept his