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"It must be that through his kind interposition our beloved sister found so good a home," said Mishael, "and if this officer, under whose roof she has found a shelter, partakes of the spirit of Barzello, her home must be a happy one. Perreeza, does he appear like unto our noble friend?" "The very image of him!" said the sister, laughing heartily.
"Jupheena, this is the young maid from the land of Judah, of whom thy father spoke," and, directing his language to Perreeza, at the same time giving Jupheena a glance that was readily understood, he said, "and, young damsel, this is the officer's daughter of whom I spoke." The two maidens, as if by a magic spell, were drawn to each other's arms.
"In the ornamental in splendid gardens and bubbling fountains Babylon surely stands far superior." The chariot halted, and Perreeza found herself in front of one of the most beautiful mansions she had ever beheld. "And is this the officer's mansion?" asked Perreeza, gazing with a degree of astonishment at the great structure. "Yea, this is it, fair damsel. But thou appearest somewhat embarrassed.
Perreeza softly touched the chords and sang: "Father, send Thy heavenly chariot, Call Thy weeping child away; Long I've waited for Thy coming, Why, O why, this long delay? Of this earth my soul is weary, Yonder lies the better land; Fain my soul would leave its prison, Glad to join the glorious band.
They were warmly greeted by Jupheena, who smilingly conducted Mathias to another part of the house for the purpose of introducing him to Perreeza. "Maid of Judah," said Jupheena, "I have the pleasure of presenting thee to the honorable Mathias, son of our most excellent Joram."
Early one evening Barzello had succeeded in persuading Joram to accompany him home. He had spoken of the young captives and the beautiful Perreeza, and wished the merchant and his family to know them. The two elderly men were accompanied to the officer's house by Mathias, the adopted son of Joram.
Brothers! dear as ye seem to my throbbing heart, terrible as the fiery furnace may rage, Perreeza has no desire that your safety should be purchased at a dishonorable price. Nay, brothers! if for a moment I should indulge in such an unholy desire, that moment I should forfeit all right to call you brothers. I shall not even advise you to stand firm in the fiery trial.
We patiently yield to the stern necessity that calls us away; but we are here, O most excellent Barzello! to ask a favor for another, which, if granted, will always live in our grateful memories: it is, that Perreeza, our beloved sister, be permitted to accompany us to the land of the Chaldeans." "And how old is this young sister, of whom ye speak in such terms of commendation?"
No one felt willing to read aloud their sister's letter, so it was read by each in silence. It ran thus: "Dear Brothers: With emotions indescribable, Perreeza endeavors to write these few lines, that may impart some consolation to her dear brothers while strong waves of affliction pass over their souls.
Farewell, until our next meeting." "Perreeza." With full hearts, the brothers bowed before the Lord and rolled their burdens upon the Almighty. The entire consecration was now made, and they were ready for the trial. The struggle was over and their minds became as calm and tranquil as a summer evening.
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