Now, after these things were done, the Pharaoh and his Queen drove through the hosts of Egypt in … - H. Rider Haggard

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H. Rider Haggard

Now, after these things were done, the Pharaoh and his Queen drove through the hosts of Egypt in their golden chariot, and received the homage of the hosts ere they departed northwards for Thebes. At nightfall they returned again and sat side by side at the marriage feast, and once more Tua swept her harp of ivory and gold, and sang the ancient song of him who dared much for love, and won the prize.

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