Chapter CVIII

C1hapter whereby one knoweth the Powers of the West.

2In respect of the Hill of Bachau upon which heaven resteth, it presenteth itself three hundred cubits in length and two hundred cubits in breadth.

3Sebak, the Lord of Bachau, is at the east of the Hill, and his temple is upon it.

4There is a serpent on the brow of that hill, five hundred cubits in length, three cubits of his forepart are pierced with swords.

5I know the name of this serpent on his hill: “He who dwelleth in his own flame” is his name.

6Now, at the close of day he turneth down his eyes to Rā; for there cometh a standing still in the Bark and a deep slumber within the ship. And now he swalloweth three cubits of the Great Water.

7Then Sutu is made to flee with a chain upon him of steel and he is forced to vomit all that he hath swallowed. Then Sutu is put into his prison.

8And then he saith with Words of Power:—

9Away with thee! Steel, which art made fast upon my hand. I remain in thy prison, the Bark sails on and thou seest the path; but thine eyes close, [thine eye is delivered to me], thy head is veiled, and I go on and stay thy steps.

10I am the Manful one, who veileth thy head and who cooleth the hollow of thy hand: thy strength is my strength.

11I am the Master of the Words of Power.

12Who is this who hath been delivered to me?

13This Bright One, who cometh on his belly, on his hind parts and on the joints of his back.

14Lo! then, I come, and thy might is in my hand. It is I who carry away thy might, that I may come and seize upon the Tunnels of Rā who is united to me at sunset as he goeth round heaven.

15But thou art pierced with hooks, as was decreed against thee of old.

16I know the powers of the West, they are Tmu, Sebak the Lord of Bachau, and Hathor, Mistress of Sunset.