Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939 · London : Cassell · leaf 78
is forehead, and on his back the figure of an eagle ; the hairs in histail were double, and he had a beetle on his tongue. When Apis was led into Cambyses presence, the king drew hisdagger and wounded the animal in the thigh. Apis fell to the ground,and Cambyses burst into mocking laughter. A fine… … Cambyses was greatly delighted at this, but his sister burst into tears (p. 74). J 74 The Land of Enchantment. What a wretch he was! said Harry. And what happened tothe poor bull ? He died from the wound, and was buried secretly by the priests.We must not, however, judge Cambyses as we would other…
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