Stories of Africa and Ancient Egypt
Then it came to pass that when the Prince of Egypt and his wife were restored to one another, the Prince went to his father, even unto Pharaoh (life, health, strength!), and showed unto him that he was his son, and told him all that had happened to him, and how his fate had been accomplished. “Now, therefore,” said he, “let Pharaoh give into my hand charioteers, and spearmen, and bowmen, that I may avenge me and my wife upon these vile sons of the Princes of Kharu.” Then His Majesty (life, health, strength!) gave command according to his request, and with chariots and spearmen and bowmen, even a great host, the Prince set forth to go to Naharina. His wife remained in the house of Pharaoh, but his faithful dog accompanied him. Now, when they came to the land of Naharina, the hearts of all the vile Asiatics failed them for fear to see so great an host coming against them. The Princes took counsel together, and said: “We cannot fight against so great an host. Therefore let us make submission unto this son of Pharaoh. He knows us not, nor how we have dealt with the chief of Naharina, and his hand shall be with us to establish our hands in the kingdom.” Then the sons of the Princes of Kharu came before the Prince of Egypt, and bowed down with their faces to the ground, making salaam. But as soon as the dog saw the Prince of Kharu who had smitten him with the spear, he flung himself upon him, and bore him to the ground. Then said the other Princes: “Doth the son of 124