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At last, Prince Scramgee brought forward a scheme, which met with the cordial approval of the rest. And who but the chief evil spirit of the universe could have put in his heart such a horrible measure? It was in effect that a law be enacted that anyone who prayed to the God of Israel should be cast into the lions' den.
"I heard the plot described at midnight recently while resting in the public garden. The conspiracy was led by Fraggood and Kinggron. They were assisted by a number of the princes, among whom are Bimbokrak and Scramgee. This foul movement has been going on for many a day, but until last week the conspirators could not agree on a plan.
By this time the "committee" had arrived at the door of the mansion. Fraggood led the way into the office; but the first president was not there. "Hark ye!" whispered Fraggood. "Hark!" "It is the voice of prayer!" said Bimbokrak. "Silently! Silently!" answered Scramgee, "or he will surely hear us." "Follow me!" said the president. "Tread lightly!"
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