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Extracts from the Sallier Papyrus: Rameses

These words resounded in Hermonthis; Phra comes to him who calls upon him; he stretches forth his hand to him. Rejoice and be glad... he flies to thee, he flies to thee Rameses Mei- Amoun! He says to thee, "Behold, I am near thee; I am thy father, the Sun; my hand is with thee, and I am more, for thee, than millions of men arrayed together. It is I who am the lord of troops and armies, loving courage; I have found thy heart firm in valor, and my heart exults thereat."