After twenty days, the Niles finally rise to thank the Niles for her gift, and the royal palace announces that a celebration will be held in her honor for several days. Sesay is the heir to the throne, and he is expected to marry many women in order to strengthen his position in Egypt. He says that he is the only son of the Pharaoh, and that he will not be challenged in marrying his first wife. He adds that it is crucial for him to marry a princess of the powerful country so that they can repel any attack from the neighboring countries.