Archie nodded. Egyptians were some of the most fascinating people. Britain might have been an old country, but Egypt was absolutely ancient. Their society had undergone a number of changes over its thousands-years existence, but he thought they were still worthy of admiration.

"I spoke to some Egyptian wizards, though," he added, perking up a bit. "That's how I learned Arabic as a child. My family were the only ones who spoke English for miles."

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