The stately Israelite stood in a dream, her
brilliant eyes fixed in profound preoccupation on the distance.
Kenkenes knew by the present attitude of the group that they had made
no obeisance to Amen. Hence the mutterings among the faithful. Few
had seen the offense at first, but the demonstration spread
nevertheless, and assumed ominous proportions.
"Nay, now," Kenkenes thought impatiently, "such impiety is foolhardy."
But he drifted into the group of Hebrews and stood between the woman of
Israel and her insulters. The bearers glanced at him, at one another,
and closed up beside him, but he had eyes only for the majestic
Israelite. Not till he saw her bend with singular grace did he look
again on the pageant, interested to know what had won her homage.
She had done obeisance before the crown prince of Egypt. He stood in a
sumptuous chariot drawn by white horses and driven by a handsome
charioteer. The princely person was barely visible for the pair of
feather fans borne by attendants that walked beside him. Through
continuous cheering he passed on. Seti, the younger, followed, driving
alone. His eyes wandered in pleased wonder over the multitude which
howled itself hoarse for him.
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