43Terji and Finn helped with the hydraulics when needed from day one and were again on hand. Nothing could keep them away. They thrilled at having been in on the unveiling of portions of the find and looked forward to viewing the mummy.
The burial chamber entry wall stood open with jacks and capstans in place. Dr. Withers gave the signal. The Norwegians and a handful of laborers went to work. Sealed in place, the sarcophagus lid squeaked and groaned in rebellion, like suction about to burst.
Before long, Dr. Withers gave another order for the men to cease. “We're going to have to loosen that seal. I wonder what they used.”
“We'll take samples, of course,” Aaron said.
Chione and the others watched from the Offering Chamber. With all the equipment plus the photographers and their paraphe
