Shy Deer Steppes Where the shivering dog rests

oh, there he was. "pharaoh is the title. ramesses is the name. never call him by his name." the mesa loomed larger and larger. tavina was content to return. "he is the ruler of akashingo. only the queen is equal to him."

the nurse led the man up the steps. unbeknownst to him, crowfeather was closest here. she eyed the stranger and then started down the sloping path that led down into the mesa. active as usual, she led him past the fellahin, past the guards, and into the throne room where pharaoh sat with his retinue of pets.

"the stranger has come," tavina announced, standing beside the man and indicating that he should introduce himself to the white wolf in the throne.