I reasure the poor child as we make our way to the temple garden. "We have been greatly blessed to have a new high priestess from Egypt I tell her."

The beautiful Miranda Amenhotep greets us in the garden.

This lovely young girl has been presented to the temple by Sextus Manilus I tell her. I hope that you will keep her as your special servant. I also hand Miranda the generous donation. "Please do not give this to the priest I tell her. This is the richest temple in Pompeii, but I fear the old priest has been dipping into the coffers.

This girl is to serve you for a year. After that she has a choice to become a priestess. If she at that time wishes her freedom, I shall buy it for her."

Miranda looks at the young servant girl. "We shall give you a new name she tells her. Today you will begin a new life."