the cat of bubastes Author:g.a. henty Enslaved by a conquering army, young prince Amuba finds friendship in the house of an Egyptian high priest, where he acts as a companion to the priest’s son, Chebron. The entire household plunges into peril when Chebron accidentally kills a cat - the sacred cat of the great temple at Bubastes. A riot ensues, and the boys must flee, embarking on ... more »a long and hazardous journey to Amuba’s homeland of Rebu.