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Suddenly with a simultaneous motion these men tore off their masks so that for a moment Asti and Tua saw their faces -- and behold! the face of the captain was the face of Pharaoh, Tua's father, and the face of the steersman was the face of Mermes, Asti's husband.

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Now Tua's and Asti's desire for food returned to them, and they ate.

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Tua's chair, put out her strength and threw a spell upon them.

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"Be not afraid, Lady," said Asti, throwing her arms about Tua's slight and quivering form.

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As Tua's pure and lovely voice floated over them the listeners seemed to see that lover, daring all in his desire, creep into the solemn sanctuary of the temple.

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Something in this woman's manner attracted Tua's attention, for continually she looked at the astrologer, Kaku, who suddenly awoke to her presence and smiled as though he recognised an old friend.

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When she heard this Tua's eyes shone, since above all things she desired to see this holy monster.

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Now at the thought that she might bring death to Rames also, Tua's tears began to gather, and her voice choked in her throat.

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The last words of Tua's chant died away, and with them that picture passed.

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Only in the pavilion that had been provided for them they found their pearls and gold, and Tua's ivory harp.

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