"First, then, that your Highness's life will be in danger."

"Life is always in danger, Ki. Shall I lose it? If so, do not fear to
tell me."

"We do not know, but we think not, because of the rest that is revealed
to us. We learn that it is not your body only that will be in danger.
Upon this journey you will see a woman whom you will come to love. This
woman will, we think, bring you much sorrow and also much joy."

"Then perhaps the journey is worth making, Ki, since many travel far
before they find aught they can love. Tell me, have I met this woman?"

"There we are troubled, Prince, for it would seem--unless we are
deceived--that you have met her often and often; that you have known
her for thousands of years, as you have known that man at your side for
thousands of years."

Seti's face grew very interested.

"What do you mean, Magician?" he asked, eyeing him keenly. "How can I
who am still young have known a woman and a man for thousands of years?"

Ki considered him with his strange eyes, and answered:

"You have many titles, Prince. Is not one of them 'Lord of Rebirths,'
and if so, how did you get it and what does it mean?"

"It is. What it means I do not know, but it was given to me because of