Inscription of Djau (the younger)
The inscription of another official of Pepi II, also called Djau. This Djau was the district governor of the12th nome of Upper Egypt, and wished to be buried with his father, also called Djau, in whose footsteps he had followed.
(Translated from Urkunden des Alten Reiches by Kurt Sethe)
His eldest son, his beloved of his body, who does what he praises, his favourite, his darling, count of the palace, seal bearer of the king of Lower Egypt, district governor, true sole companion, great chief of the Antaeopolite nome, Djau.
I say; I was one beloved of his father, praised of his mother, one who is beloved of his brothers and sisters. I buried my father, the count Djau, more fortunate, more beautiful than any equal of his who was in this Upper Egypt. I begged as an honour from the majesty of my lord, King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Neferkare, may he live forever, that there be requisitioned a coffin, clothing and festival oil for this Djau. His majesty caused the tenant that there be brought a coffin of Khenty-she wood, festival oil, sft oil, cloth, 200 pieces of the finest Upper Egyptian for bandaging, taken from the double treasury of the residence for this Djau. Never had it been done for another of his rank.
But I caused that I be buried in one tomb together with this Djau in order that I might be with him in one place, not, however, because I was not in possession of a document for a second tomb, as I did this in order that I might see this Djau every day in order that I might be with him in one place.
The count, the district governor, sole companion, Djau. I say: O you living who are upon the earth, servants like me, beloved of the king are they, praised of their town god are they, they who shall say: "A thousand of bread, beer, oxen, geese, alabaster, and clothing for Djau, son of Djau."
I asked of his majesty, that I be appointed to the office of count of this Djau. His majesty caused there to be issued a decree appointing him count as an offering which the king gives.