Pages 495-528 Summary

The war council nominated Kratas to replace Tanus as commander of the army. Kratas refused the post and instead nominated Memnon. Memnon was twenty-two years old at the time of his promotion to Great Lion of Egypt and commander of all its armies. The Prince sought Kratas and Taita's help in planning the return to Egypt. Masara proved to be a dutiful wife. She attended their meetings and supported Memnon's efforts. Taita suggested that they travel overland to the first cataract. After navigating they could quickly assemble a small fleet, conquer the Hyksos and add the Hyksos equipment to their own arsenal. In this way they would gain the necessary equipment without losing the element of surprise. When the gnu made their yearly migration, Taita and Hui captured many of the animals for future use and held them with their own...