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"I shall leave you for a short period, Jupheena," said the officer; "thy father will soon return; when he comes, thou wilt be most happy to present to him thy young companion," and Barzello left the apartment, and thus the two fair ones were left together. "I am happy to see my young friend from Judah," said Jupheena. "I have been deeply affected by thy history, and that of thy noble brothers.
"Now for the Egyptians, Barzello," said Ashpenaz, smiling, as they left the apartment. Here all the students were received with great civility, and commended to their different apartments. The four Hebrews were not separated, but were permitted to remain as heretofore.
And the brothers?" "All thy richest fancies could paint them." "And yet captives of war!" "Yea captives of war." "The captivity of genius must be of short duration." The chariot halted. The two officers alighted, and without delay they hastened to the apartments of the Hebrew youths. "A happy day to the youths of Judah," said Barzello, in a lively tone.
"And from thy countenance I am prepared to judge that the interview has been a happy one," said her cousin Daniel. "Never was there a happier interview, cousin. The noble officer's kindness is unbounded, and his daughter is one of the loveliest beings I ever beheld." "Perreeza, I trust, will not forget the kindness of Barzello, in the warmth of her gratitude to her new friend," said Azariah.
"And a good-morning to our excellent Barzello," was the hearty response. "And how do things move on at the palace?" "Oh, pleasantly. Our young monarch is bent on thorough reform in all deficient quarters." "Babylon needs reforming; and may he never pause until the work is perfected. Long life to our good monarch!"
And the two officers hurried from the apartment, entered a chariot, and were on their way to the appointed place. "A charming damsel that, Barzello." "All of that, my worthy friend." "What are her literary attainments?" "All that Judah's capital could bestow." "How will she compare with the refined maids of Babylon?" "She will compare favorably with the most polished in Chaldea." "Verily.
Here the conversation was arrested by a signal from Barzello, and the young people went forward to join the other members of the family. "This is Perreeza, of the royal line of Judah," said Barzello, taking the maid gently by the hand, "whom I have the great pleasure of presenting to my illustrious friend Joram."
Here they found a number of the king's officers assembled, among whom the youths of Judah recognized the pleasant countenance of Barzello. They were soon seated in perfect order, and Babylon never witnessed, in personal appearance, a more interesting group of youths. They were received by the officers with a smile of satisfaction, and with a look of admiration.
From the conversation I had with Barzello, I am led to believe that there are among them some very superior minds.
The "regent of day" was gradually fading from the sight of the inhabitants of the valley, and was smilingly sinking beyond the western hills, and Barzello hastened his footsteps toward his headquarters. After having reached his apartment, he seated himself, and indulged in some reflections, which, if we might judge from his countenance, we might pronounce to be of a pleasing nature.
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