Pages 108-145 Summary

Taita rushed to the riverbanks to inform Tanus of Lord Intef's marriage plans. Knowing the people were ripe for rebellion and saw Tanus as their hero, Taita encouraged Tanus to incite a civil war. Before they could act on their plan, a party of Pharaoh's men arrived at the riverside to arrest Tanus on grounds of treason. Taita immediately set off for Lostris' quarters to inform her of the evening's events. Upon arrival he found her quarters empty. She had already been relocated to the Pharaoh's harem and Taita was not allowed access. Taita did not see either Tanus or Lostris again until the commencement of the festival.

On the final day of the festival of Osiris Pharaoh again gathered his people in the temple. All strained to hear what he had to say. The speeches were interminably long and the...