“Our excellent master, under the direction of the King of kings, will order all things for the best,” said Hananiah.
“Let us always remember the parting admonitions of our good Prophet,” said Mishael, “and calmly submit our all to the wisdom of the Keeper of Israel.”
“Even so, amen!” replied the others.
Quick footsteps were heard without. The door opened, and Barzello entered the apartment. The youths unitedly arose, and bowed low, in humble token of respect to the noble officer.
Barzello entered the apartment
“I trust my young friends from Judah find these apartments a comfortable resting place.”
“Thy servants,” replied Daniel, “are overwhelmed with thy kindness, and hope, in some sphere, by a true and honest deportment, to be able to show their benefactor that his kindness is duly appreciated.”
“And how does our young maid of Judah feel after her long journey?” asked Barzello, as he smilingly approached Perreeza.
“Thy maid of Judah is in good health; and being so well provided for on her journey, she experienced but a very slight inconvenience.”