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Rh We came to the outer cavern; we passed the passage and reached the second cavern, halting at the mouth of another passage through which at intervals shot flickerings of light, and from time to time sounds as of muttering thunder reached our ears.

The treasure on which I would look lies yonder. Bide ye here, I said.

Nay, answered Kallikrates, now as before I follow.

Where my lord goes there go I also, said Amenartas.

Only Philo, the cautious Greek, bowed his head and answered,

I obey. I bide here. If I am needed, summon me, O Child of Isis.

Good, I cried, who at that moment thought little of Philo and his fate, though it is true that, cunning as he might be, I loved him well.

Then I went on and with me went Kallikrates and Amenartas.