"But, Atem, you are just one man." Anzu said.

"Anzu, please." Atem said. "Look at your family. They are free. They have a future. They have hopes and dreams and the promise of a life with dignity. That is what I want for my people. And that is why I must do the task that God has given me."

"I'm coming with you." Anzu said.

Xxx

"Seto." Atem said, approaching the throne.

"Atem? Is it really...?" Seto said. "Atem! Where have you been?"

"Seto!" Atem said.

"I took you for dead!" Seto said.

They both laughed.

"Look at you!" Atem said. "Pharaoh!"

"Well, look at you." Seto said. "What on earth are you dressed as?"

"Oh, Seto, it's so good to see you!" Atem said.

"Excuse me, Your Majesty." Hotep said. "We must remind you this man committed

a serious crime against the gods."

"We are loathe to bring it up. The law clearly states the punishment..." Houd said.

"Death!" Hotep said.

"We hesitate to say it." Houd said.

"Be still. Pharaoh speaks." Seto said. "I am the morning and the evening star."

"Seto..." Atem said.

"It shall be as I say." Seto said. "I pardon forever all crimes of which he stands accused,

and wilI have it known that he is...our brother Atem, the Prince of Egypt."

"Seto..." Atem said. "in my heart, you are my brother, but things cannot be as they were."

"I see no reason why not." Seto said.

"You know I am a Hebrew, and the god of the Hebrews came to me." Atem said.

"What?" Seto said.

"He commands that you let his people go." Atem said.