Lion Head Mesa Egó

The tables turned as the one-eyed wolf turned to leave and the Pharaoh dismissed the Roman soldier.

Was this what he had wanted? To get the Greek man alone?

Arsenio did what he could to appear unbothered, pleased to be in the presence of the ruler. When the other men had left, the Pharaoh made a remark about Tamar. The Greek grinned, knowing that if he disagreed or lied that the cunning man would know. He could play the fool, but he did not wish for Ramesses to believe that he was a liar.

Oh, you have a fine eye for lovely ladies! This is good in a king. The queen’s maid is a good girl, very doting upon the lady, always there to serve. She is a sight, you are right. My own daughter looks very much like her, a little more of her dad’s red fur, of course, but close. Close enough that it makes me long for home.

Talk until he tires of you, Arsenio thought.