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Thank you.

Who was she, David?

She's the Princess Akana, daughter of Akthios, pharaoh of the Ninth Dynasty.

Is? You talk about her as if she's still alive.

Maybe she is, Donna.

Dave, you can't be serious.

No, of course not.

Let me have that glass, David.

This case interests me.

is amazing, David.

As far as anyone knows, the Egyptians hadn't discovered glass that far back.

David, this is fantastic.

This glass has a clarity and a durability that we've only been able to

in the past five years.

How could they have known how to manufacture it then?

The complete story of Akana is in the writings on this case. But it doesn't

anything about her special sarcophagus. Sorry, Bob.

Frankly, I asked you here tonight, hoping you could give me some answers.

Like what?

I can't find out how the case was sealed. I don't want to destroy the

by smashing it, but I... I want to examine her gown.

There's something so strange about the way she's been preserved for all these

years.

She looks like she's been sleeping instead of having been dead for

years.

She's beautiful.

Yes, she is, isn't she?

My Akana, my beautiful Akana.

And now at last, because of you, they'll listen to me.

David, what are you talking about? Who are they and why are they going to have

to listen to you?

Well, what's she got to do with this?

David's been working on the theory there was a very unusual happening in the

ancient city of Memphis.

So far, no one's listened to him.

And his request for a commission to explore the ruins of the city has been

repeatedly turned down. As far as the princess goes, no one even believes she

existed. Next week at the International Archaeological Convention in Las Vegas,

I shall present Akana and Sirach.

Then they'll have to believe me.

This is too weird for me.

Come on, Bob, let's go.

No, wait a minute. Don't go yet.

There's something I want you to do for me.

What's that, Dave?

Lock me in here tonight.

Lock you in? Here?

Why?

This has all gotten to you, buddy.

Why do you want me to lock you in here with the mummies?

You'd flip, friend.

No, you don't understand. I know what I'm doing.

Look down here on the case. The writing's on the case.

Now, as well as I can make it out, it says that whoever is in the presence

be the sacred Anaka's body during the cycle of the full moon.

We'll suffer the curse of the jackals.

Bob, tonight the moon will be full.

I know what... I know what you're going to say.

That it's a silly superstition.

Well, I agree with you. Call it a scientific experiment.

Bob, it's very important to my research.

Will you do this for me, please?

Okay, Dave.

I know how much this means to you.

I don't understand it, but I'll lock you in here tonight. But I'll be back the

first thing in the morning. I'll be all right, Bob.

I have to see what's supposed to happen.

But what if something does happen?

Now who's superstitious?

What could possibly happen here?

This is the 20th century.

This is Nevada, good old USA.

Don't worry.

I'll be just fine.

Well, okay.

I still don't like it, though.

Good night, Bob. See you in the morning.

Good night, Bob. Good night, David.

Having completed the translation on the case

of Princess Akana, I am now waiting

to note the curse of the jackals.

What this will be, I do not know.

if anything.

But in case something does happen,

I want someone to know.

was right the curse of the jackals

is just a superstition

Hmm.

Wow

Hmm.

Boy, what a place.

Dave?

Dave, old buddy, it's time to get up.

Dave?

I feel like I just got to sleep.

I can believe that.

Looks like she gave you a rough time.

Anyone I know?

Come on, don't keep me in suspense. What happened?

Nothing.

Absolutely nothing.

I had a real nightmare, but aside from that, nothing.

A nightmare? What about?

I don't remember. I just know it must have been a good one. It seems like I

tossed and turned all night.

I must have caught this on the car.

I guess I'd better change it.

I can't understand why you archaeologists would rather spend a

with the dead rather than the living.

Man, you should have been with us last night.

That Donna's really something.

Come to think about it, though, I'm glad you weren't with us.

When are you and Donna going to get married and make it legal?

Are you kidding? A junior chemical engineer salary?

Dave, you know, Donna as a model makes more than I do as an engineer.

So take up modeling.

Very funny. Very funny.

Well, enough of this early morning chatter.

I've got the car parked outside. Let's go for some breakfast.

I've got to punch the time clock in about an hour and a half.

I'm not very hungry this morning.

The thing's just the same.

With the convention coming up this weekend, I've got a lot to do.

Listen, Dave.

Oh, brother.

Talk about dedication.

Okay, sport.

I'll see you later. Oh, thanks for coming over, Bob.

I knew I could count on you.

Mummies, jackals, archaeological kooks, they're all my specialty.

Call on me any time, Professor.

My rates are the lowest.

Well, Sirak, I've spent so long with the princess that I haven't given you any

time, have I?

But she's so beautiful.

I wish...

Sirak,

I see you were in love with her, too.

You who knew her when she was alive?

What is the message you have for me?

Sorry.

Let's make sure I have it right.

What do you have to tell me?

The mighty pharaoh summoned the princess Akana to him and told her he was about

to journey on his boat across the river to the waiting Osiris, and soon he would

be with the divine Ra.

He told her that he had received a message from the gods that Akana had yet

great mission to perform on earth, but that if the jackal were to bite her, her

destiny could not be fulfilled.

The great high priest Akon told the pharaoh that he could put the princess

deep sleep.

and place her in a clear mummy case they had brought from Persia.

She could be summoned to live again by the gods when 4 ,815 calendar years had

elapsed. It could be arranged that the gods would grant her the ability to

whatever language was then spoken.

The Bite of the Jackal brought plague and death.

Akana was taken to the tomb that had been prepared for her, and after the

priest had cast the spell over her, she was sealed in the Persian case.

It was then that Sirach, the sacred protector of Akana, who was secretly in

with the princess, tried to steal her away.

He hoped to bring her back and have her to himself.

He was discovered by the guards and sentenced to be buried alive with Akana.

His tongue was removed so as not to offend the gods.

Sirach would always love Akana, but would never possess her.

4 ,815 years for the Egyptian calendar.

That would be... 1969.

Now, this year.

When the convention hears this, I'll be famous.

The greatest discovery of all time.

Akana.

Princess of the Nile, alive.

Soon you will be alive, my love.

And I'll be able to hold you in my arms.

It was I who saved you from the lake.

And me to whom you will show your gratitude.

And give your love.

Good morning, Professor.

I'm Lieutenant Barnes, Homicide.

Yes? I knew you were working somewhere around here, but I didn't know exactly

where. I don't mean to disturb you, but I'm checking on the death of a couple of

my men.

How can I help you? It seems that they were killed by some sort of animal,

possibly of the dog or wolf family.

Have you seen or heard of anything like that, Professor?

No, I haven't, Lieutenant.

Sorry, I'm afraid I won't be able to help you after all.

Goodbye. Goodbye, Lieutenant.

You're a doggy.

Doggy. Come here, old fella.

You want a drink, fella?

You're a doggy.

Come here, old fella.

You have served me well, David Barry.

Why are you so surprised, David?

You knew I was to return.

It's just that I didn't expect you so soon.

It really is you.

Of course it is.

I have come back now to be with you. I was hoping you would feel this way, but

I... It was you who pulled us from the lake and brought us here.

If it had not been for you, I would still be sleeping.

Before I could return, the case had to be opened.

How did the case get opened?

Why, you opened it, David.

You brought me here.

Akana.

My Akana.

I fell in love with you when I first brought you here.

Wait, David.

There is much we must do.

Later, we shall have time for other things.

Yes.

Of course, you're right, Princess.

And first, we must get you some clothes.

These robes will never do today.

I'll go downtown and I'll bring something back for you.

And then we'll have dinner together somewhere and plan all the things we

do.

Let me see it. It's almost three miles to town. I can't get Bob's car. He's at

work. I guess I'll just have to walk it.

Here, take this. Lock the door.

Don't let anyone in.

I'll be back soon.

David? Hi, David. I thought that was you when I passed by.

I thought you were supposed to be at work.

I took the day off.

Say, what are you doing in a dress shop, you old rascal? What are you up to?

A friend of mine came into town and didn't have anything to wear for dinner.

was just helping out a little.

She doesn't know the town.

Sure, Dave, sure. Anything you say.

You going out tonight?

Why don't you join us?

Donner and I are going to go for a couple of steaks.

I'd like to, but... Good, it's settled then.

We'll be there.

You've been holding out on us, huh, Romeo?

Not one of your mummies, I hope.

Say, I gotta get going. It's almost four o 'clock.

Why don't you come along with me and then take the car?

Your friend won't be able to get ready on time if you have to walk.

Thank you.

I was afraid that when I came back it would all be a dream and you'd still be

the... Where is the case?

I took it to the lake.

This way there will be less to explain.

But how could you carry it? It was so heavy when I brought it in here.

It was not heavy.

When you brought it in, you were carrying me.

You'd better get changed.

Bob and Donna, a couple of friends of mine, want to have dinner with us.

I hope these will fit. I had to get.

Princess, you don't... I mean, things are different now.

We don't... Is it wrong to change clothes today?

No, it's not wrong.

But when a woman dresses and a man is present, they usually go into another

room. How silly.

Why, in my father's palace, I did whatever I wanted whenever I wanted.

I understand, Princess.

But things have changed in the last 4 ,000 years.

That goes there.

Here? But how?

Like that.

Well, it seems so uncomfortable.

Princess, let's approach this scientifically. First, you put your left

through the strap on the left side.

Now, your right arm through the strap on the right side.

Now, just...

Hook the two ends together behind you.

But how?

Here, princess, let me do it.

Now, do you think you can manage the rest yourself?

Yes, that shall not be difficult.

Good.

Princess, this is fantastic. Not only are you here, but you also speak the

language. The goddess Isis has given me the power to... Oh, yes, I remember.

But what about Sirach?

Wasn't he also supposed to come back to protect you?

Maybe in his case, the spell did not work.

I can take him to the convention.

But not you, Princess.

You're alive.

And I won't share you with anyone.

I like these clothes.

They are much nicer than we wore.

Wait.

Even with the clothes, Bob and Donna have both seen you. They'll recognize

Don't worry about that.

ISIS, in granting me certain powers, has thought of everything.

They will not know me.

Sit down.

Connie, these are the friends I told you about.

Donna McGuire, Bob Charles. I'd like you to meet Connie. Connie Adams.

Connie, I have the strangest feeling that we've met somewhere before.

Are you from Nevada?

No, I'm... Connie's not from here.

She comes from back east.

Well, I hope you'll be around for a long time.

I have been around a long time, Bob.

I sure hope David can talk you into staying for a long time.

I'm sure she will, Bob.

I have no plans to leave.

Oh, this is the one I was telling you about.

I think it looks the most like me.

It's beautiful, Donna.

That's a beautiful and strange ring you're wearing.

May I see it, Connie?

This is the most beautiful ring I've ever seen.

The figure seems so real.

It's almost alive.

I can almost feel myself falling.

Falling.

Falling.

I think the mother has given you to me, Bob.

Come on, Ann. Let me see the ring.

Oh, it's just a silly old thing that Mother gave to me. It wouldn't interest

you.

Let's all go downtown and show Connie the sights.

I'm sure she's never seen anything like it. The lights will fascinate her.

Bob, what do you say?

What did you say, buddy?

I said let's show Connie the sights downtown, okay?

Sure, anything you say, anything. That suits me fine.

Connie got the great idea.

What's the matter, pal? Sick?

What do you say we go on?

No, not me.

This can't be me.

oh oh

Thank you.

Oh, oh.

Are you all right?

Yes. What happened?

To tell you the truth, I really don't know.

Why have you called me?

I wish to know only the will of Mother Isis.

You are to bring to this land the knowledge and the worship of the ancient

We desire a temple and a home on this desert. How can I accomplish this?

I have given you Sirak and now the Jackal, who will fight for you and

you. Each is in love with you and would have you for his own, and they will obey

you. The one who owns this body I now appear in, this Bob will also serve you.

He is not aware that you have control of him. Thank you, Mother.

It shall be as you have commanded.

Let's go.

Hello, Mr. Charles. What's going on?

Hello, Lieutenant. Why do you ask?

A certain Miss McGuire called me and said there'd been some trouble, that I

should get here as quickly as possible.

Now, what's up?

We've been worried about you. You acted so strange when you jumped out of the

car and ran off.

I decided to go for a walk.

I twisted my ankle.

What are you and Connie doing out here?

Why, looking for you, David.

I'm all right now.

Good. We'll go back with the lieutenant and get our car.

Are you sure you don't want me to come in and help you?

No, I've got a few things to get done. Then you can come back for me.

Connie, wouldn't you like to come home with us?

After what's happened tonight, I wouldn't want to go back in that house

anything in the world.

Oh, I'm sure nothing will happen.

Well, okay, then. Good night. Good night. Good night, David, Connie.

I know what's happened, Princess.

I know what you've done to me.

It's well that you know.

Mother Isis has given me a job to perform.

And you will help me to accomplish it.

When your job is done, will I be rid of this curse?

David! David, my boy. Professor Cummings, how wonderful to see you, sir.

I heard you were coming to the convention, but what brings you out

Can't a teacher visit his favorite student without a special reason?

Anytime, sir, anytime.

Matter of fact, David, I did want to see you about another thing.

Lieutenant Barnes here... Oh, I'm sorry, have you met?

Lieutenant Barnes here said he had some trouble with a mummy last night. He

asked me to sort of look into it for him. A mummy, sir?

Yes, can you imagine?

Also, some sort of a wolfman.

Now, it isn't funny to us, Professor.

Oh, I don't mean to make life a little awkward, Lieutenant. I think you'll find

there's no real mummy involved.

Yes, of course.

So you see, Lieutenant, as I told you, what David's doing has no bearing on

has happened.

David, will you come over here with me a minute?

Excuse us, Lieutenant.

Now, David, forget what I told the lieutenant.

I know something's going on, and I think you know exactly what it is.

Now, would you care to tell me about it?

What do you mean, sir?

Oh, you want to play a game, David, huh?

All right.

I'll tell you some of the things I know.

Maybe that'll induce you to talk a little more.

Five weeks ago, you were in Portland University about a shipment.

Two mummy cases.

Being brought in from Mexico by plane.

The last radio contact they had with the plane was just over Needle, California.

Nobody's heard from that plane or seen it since then.

Lake Mead is right in the path that plane was taking.

You think the plane may have crashed into Lake Mead and that I am somehow

involved?

I didn't until I saw these pictures.

They're too small to really tell anything, but as near as I can see, they

like the case from the Ninth Dynasty.

I remember you had a theory about Princess Sakana in the same period.

Then I remembered you lived here in Las Vegas.

Well, David... Professor, I...

David?

Professor, may I present my friend, Connie Adams. Connie, Professor

Hello. Happy to meet you, child.

I really must be gory. When I was in town, I couldn't help but come out and

how David's getting on.

Wonderful seeing you again, David.

I look forward to seeing you at the convention.

Nice meeting you, too, Ratana.

My name is Connie, Professor.

Oh, yes, that's false, I'm sure.

How stupid of me.

Back then, I never could remember names.

David, we'll see you later.

He knows.

The professor?

He knows nothing. He's guessing.

We'd better get busy. Bob will be here soon.

Woo!

You know, personally, Professor, I just can't buy this mummy idea.

When I was a kid, I saw all the mummy pictures at the movies, but after all,

let's face it. Two of my men have been killed, and last night there was a

murder on the strip.

We seem to have some sort of weird creature popping up all over town,

reports can be believed, can't be killed by bullets.

I understand that.

But if my theory is right, we'll find all the evidence we need right here in

this old house.

You have a search warrant, haven't you?

Just in case we're interrupted.

We're legal, all right.

You want to know what I really think?

I think that someone has heard about your friend's work at Lake Mead and is

using that for his own purposes.

Well, I was afraid of him.

Oh,

this is definitely... It's a mummy case used by the Egyptians in the ninth

dynasty.

Observe the mold.

Of course, I can't be sure without some additional tests, but I would venture to

guess that that's an accumulation of about 4 ,000 years.

Do you mean to tell me that we have a live mummy here in Las Vegas?

Come on, Professor, do you really expect me to believe that?

Lieutenant, I'm a scientist. I can only go by facts.

The lab tests show that the piece of material you gave me last night, that

said came from the body of one of the two murdered girls, also originated in

Egypt 4 ,000 years ago.

Look.

These are photographs of the two mummy cases that were en route to the

university in the plane that was lost near here a few weeks ago.

I've had the hieroglyphics enlarged and translated for me.

I believe that what we've heard is true.

We not only have a live mummy on our hands, but something else which nobody

modern times has had to contend with.

A jackal man.

What do we do about it? We can't just stand by and let a 4 ,000 -year -old

and a jackal man take over the city.

Of course, this may not happen at all.

You see, according to the ancient beliefs concerning the goddess Isis, her

powers are at their peak as far as control of mortals is concerned, only at

season and cycle of the full moon.

What does that have to do with it?

Last night, when those two girls were killed, was the third night of the full

moon. Tonight is the fourth and final phase of the cycle.

Now, I believe that after tonight, the powers of the goddess will be terminated

until the next full moon, a month from now.

Then what you're telling me is that after someone is killed tonight, we can

relax and forget about the whole thing until next month.

I just can't buy that, Professor.

It seems evident that David's mixed up in this.

The fact is, I think he's under some kind of, I hate to use the word, some

of spell.

And I believe that after tonight, the powers of that spell will be so limited

that I'll be able to talk with him and find the key to this whole mystery

next month.

If David Barry is mixed up in this, why don't I just lock him up?

That would be the worst thing you can do.

I would just force the parties involved to go underground.

I'll leave David alone.

I would suggest that you put every man on duty tonight that you can, just to be

on the safe side.

Don't let David know you suspect anything.

He is not quite himself just now.

All right, Professor.

I'll do it your way.

But I certainly hope that's the right way to do it.

So do I, Lieutenant. So do I.

We will repeat an earlier police bulletin. Everyone is encouraged to stay

as much as possible this evening.

The police have put on extra officers in an attempt to stop the so -called mummy

man if he should appear tonight.

Police Lieutenant Zimmerman says there is no reason for alarm.

This is a precautionary measure only.

I sure hope they catch him soon.

He killed two girls out on the strip.

Well, why?

I guess they got in his way.

Let's forget it. Personally, I can think of more interesting things.

Maybe he had a right to kill them.

David, what a horrible thing to say.

Aren't we getting morbid, though?

Maybe he was only protecting something dear to him. Oh, but David, murder?

What about you, Bob?

What if you were in love with something or someone and suddenly found yourself

losing out?

I don't know. I never thought about it. Wouldn't that give you the right to

kill? David, really, this is getting out of hand.

I agree.

I'm going to go next door and phone my answering service.

These kooky scientists who live incommunicado.

I'll be right back.

Bob, I believe the mummy man had a right to kill those girls.

People of superior intelligence should not be denied by less persons.

Why do you say that mummy man had superior intelligence? How do you know?

I just know.

Boy, you two are too weird for me.

I never suspected this side of you before, Connie.

Really, Bob?

Look closely.

Haven't you seen me someplace before?

My God, it's you. You're dead.

No, I'm not, Bob.

But you soon will be.

Why me?

Not just you.

You and Donna.

You were the only two who saw.

Sirach and I at the old house.

Someday, you might remember.

I don't understand all this. What has David got to do with this?

Look.

I know that you want me to go with you.

However, Mother Isis has given me a job to do.

Bye. Bye.

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