:49:03
Yes. And as a king, l offered you
an alliance against the Pharaoh.
:49:10
And my answer was not too kind.
:49:14
So l remember.
:49:16
This time l venture to offer you
another alliance.
:49:20
Do you come as envoy
from the king of lsrael?
:49:23
l come as Adonijah,
rightful heir to the throne of lsrael.
:49:26
An alliance between us could give us
many things we both desire.
:49:30
Do you want Sheban arms
to help you usurp your brother"s throne?
:49:34
Solomon is the usurper.
:49:35
Once l am on the throne,
our lands could encircle Egypt,
:49:38
and all of the kings
would be at our mercy.
:49:45
Why should l want them at my mercy?
:49:48
l maintain good relations with the kings.
:49:51
And King Solomon is my friend.
:49:55
So how could your offer
possibly interest me?
:49:57
Has the screaming eagle
been transformed into a cooing dove?
:50:02
How dull the world would be
if people never changed.
:50:06
l am wiser, Prince Adonijah.
:50:08
l no longer do battle with a sword.
:50:12
That"s why l find your visit so disturbing.
:50:14
l find it difficult to believe that you come
bearing an olive branch of peace.
:50:19
What else could l bring to King Solomon,
who is a man of peace?
:50:28
Your Majesty, it is clear
that l waste your time as well as mine.
:50:36
With Your Majesty"s permission...
:50:41
l think l understood you better
as the screaming eagle.
:50:52
He is still a dog.