Chapter 7 Chapter Six

In the evening, Pazar closed his office and went to walk his dog by the Nile.This inconspicuous document only needs to be stamped. Is it necessary to go to the bottom of it?There is really no point in obstructing such an ordinary administrative procedure. But is it really common?Just because country people are often in contact with nature and animals, they naturally developed an intuition, a strange feeling almost worrying, which made him want to investigate, even if it was just a simple procedure. Only by making sure that there is no doubt about this transfer can I feel at ease. The warrior loves to play, but he doesn't like water, so he only dared to run along the banks of the Nile from a distance, looking at the cargo ships, sailboats and water boats on the river, as well as the people on the boats who were relaxing, transporting goods, or traveling .The Nile River not only gave birth to Egypt, but also provided a fast and convenient transportation channel with the close cooperation of wind and flowing water.

Many experienced sailors left Memphis on large ships and headed for the sea, some of them went on expeditions to foreign lands.Pazar didn't envy them, but felt that their fate was perverse, so he had to leave this country, a place where he loved every inch of land, every hill, every wild path and every village.Every Egyptian fears that he will die in a foreign land; the law also stipulates that every body should be transported back to the country so that it can be with the ancestors forever and accept the protection of the gods. Suddenly, the warrior let out a creaking sound. It turned out that there was a lively and dexterous little green monkey who splashed water on it on purpose.This made him feel ashamed and angry, grinning and trembling all over.Seeing this, the little monkey who made a joke jumped into the arms of a young woman in fright.

"It's not malicious, it just doesn't like people getting it wet," Pazar explained. The monkey's owner also said apologetically: "The reason why my little female monkey is called 'Little Naughty' is because she always likes to play tricks, and especially likes to make trouble for dogs." Because her voice was so soft, the warrior was soothed, he went up to smell the monkey master's calf, and licked it. "Warrior!" Pazar hurriedly stopped. "It doesn't matter, I think it accepts me, and I'm very happy." "Then will it accept me?" Pazar pointed to the little rascal.

"Try it and you'll know." But Pazar's hands were frozen, and he didn't dare to approach.In the village, although there are a few girls who pester him, they never get his attention, because he is so absorbed in his studies and practice that he ignores all romantic love and feelings. Studying the law made him mature a lot, but he was powerless to resist the girl in front of him. She is so beautiful, as beautiful as the dawn of spring, the first lotus flower, and the sparkling light on the Nile. Her hair is almost golden, with soft lines outlining a pure face, eyes like the summer blue sky revealing frankness, a lapis lazuli necklace is worn on her slender neck, and carnelian rings are tied on her wrists and feet.Her firm breasts, perfectly curvy buttocks and slender legs can be seen vaguely from the linen robe on her body.

"Are you afraid?" she asked in surprise. "No...of course not." Pazar couldn't speak in embarrassment. To get close to her, and almost touch her... He, he really didn't have the courage.Seeing that he was not moving, the woman took three steps towards him and handed out the little green female monkey.So with trembling hands, he touched the monkey's forehead.Little Rascal scratched his nose quickly. "It's his way of showing friendliness," said the hostess happily. The warrior didn't protest, and finally there was a truce between the dog and the monkey.

"I bought it at a market that sold Nubian goods and it looked so gloomy at the time that I couldn't bear it and sold it." The woman wears a strange thing on her left wrist. "Oh, is my hand clock (a kind of water clock hanging on the hand, used by certain experts who need to calculate time, such as astronomers, doctors) surprised you? It is indispensable when I work .My name is Nefeli and I am a doctor." Nefiri, so beautiful, perfected, with her golden skin, so unreal, that every word she spoke sounded like the enchanting singing of a country sunset. Seeing that Pazar didn't answer, the woman asked, "What about you?"

"Oh, Pazar, the provincial judge." "Are you from here?" "No, I'm from Thebes, and I've just arrived in Memphis." "I'm from there too!" She smiled happily. "Does your dog not want to go anymore?" "No, no! It never tires." "Let's keep going, shall we? I need some air, it's been a tiring week." "Are you already practicing?" "Not yet, I just finished my fifth year of internship. I had to study pharmacy and prescribing first, and then I went to the Temple of Dhandara as an acting veterinarian. There I learned how to distinguish between pure and impure blood and Take care of all kinds of animals, and if you make a mistake, you will be punished like a boy."

When Pazar thought of that scene, his heart ached. "But the strictness of the teachers can make education more successful." She thinks so, "When the ears on our backs are opened, we will never forget the teachers' teachings. Then I entered the Sais School of Medicine, and I Studied a variety of specialties there and earned the title of 'paramedic'." "Then what do they want from you?" Pazar was quite surprised. "I may become a specialist, but this is the lowest level. If I can't become a general doctor, it's good to be a specialist. But a specialist can only see the side of the disease and make a one-sided diagnosis. To become a general doctor It is the most ideal state, but the test to be accepted is too difficult, so most people choose to give up."

Nefiri's tone was somewhat helpless. "Is there anything I can do to help?" "I have to interview alone." "I wish you success!" Soon, they came to a garden, and the two sat under the shade of a red willow. She sighed, "I'm not usually so talkative. You're very good at making people confess." Pazar replied with a smile: "This is part of my job. Theft, debts, sales contracts, family disputes, adultery, fights, tax injustice, slander...all are my routine. I want to investigate, check Testimony, reconstruction of the facts, and verdict."

"What a tedious job!" "You don't necessarily feel relaxed. You like to heal the sick, and I like to give justice to others. If you don't do your best, wouldn't it be tantamount to betraying others?" "I really don't like taking advantage of relationships, but..." Nefiri hesitated to speak. "Just say it." "One of my herb suppliers has disappeared. He is a rough man, but he is very honest and capable. Recently, several colleagues and I have reported the case. I wonder if you can step up the investigation?" "Of course, I'll do my best. What's his name?"

"Carney." "Kani?" Pazar exclaimed. "You know him?" Nefiri was also taken aback. "He was forced by Kadashi's supervisor to watch the cattle, and he was acquitted today." "Is it your fault?" "I investigated and judged." Unexpectedly, she strode forward and kissed him on both cheeks.Pazar, who was not good at fantasizing at first, had the illusion of being in heaven at this moment. "Kadashi...the famous dentist?" Nefiri pressed. "it's him." "I've heard he's a good doctor, but he's long overdue for retirement." The green monkey yawned and lazily leaned on its master's shoulder.Nefeli then said goodbye to Pazar, saying: "I should go, it was a pleasure to chat with you, maybe there will be no chance to see you again, but here I sincerely thank you for saving Kani." She seemed not to be walking, but to be dancing away; her steps were light and clear. Pazar stayed under the red willow tree for a long time, trying hard to engrave her every move, every look of her eyes and the tone of her voice in his mind. The warrior rests his right paw on his master's knee.Pazar said to it absent-mindedly: "You understand... I'm deeply in love with her."