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"Nay," she said, "I will be guilty of no man's death."
"Then," said Thoth, "I will change their natures, as mine has been changed. Wilt thou be mine if, in a full assembly of our ruling race, thou art chosen as the honoured queen of the new era?"
Daphne remained silent, and Thoth said abruptly—
"I must give thee time for reflection. I know that I shall never change. In seven days I will come for thy answer."
He saluted her with reverence, and departed.
