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Updated: May 21, 2025
Among these last was Prince Ramonja, who had been the means of sheltering, secreting, and saving many Christians.
Immediately after this speech Ravonino led forward Rafaravavy, and Laihova advanced with Ra-Ruth, and these two couples were then and there united in matrimony. Radama the Second, and Prince Ramonja, who had been recalled and reinstated with the Secretary, and Soa, and other courtiers, graced the wedding with their presence.
"Let inquiry be made, and if it proves to be true," said the Queen, sternly, "let Ramonja be deprived of all his military honours, reduce him to the ranks, and fine him heavily." "But he is your own nephew, madam," returned the Minister, simply, yet with a touch of sarcasm in his tone. "It matters not. It is of our mercy that he does not die, as many others have died before him.
Returning to his own quarters in the palace, and chafing to find that some one had informed the Queen about his son's defection, Rainiharo encountered a favourite nephew, named Soa, who had also, unknown to his uncle, given up idolatry, and, like Prince Ramonja, been led to embrace the Gospel through the instrumentality of Prince Rakota.
"Prince Ramonja, it is said, has also joined the Christians," continued the minister, with a slightly cynical expression. "Is this true?" demanded Ranavalona, fiercely, while she seemed to grind her teeth in wrath. "I have reason to believe it."
Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him. The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
The prisoners were now conducted into a large room, where they found Prince Rakota standing, surrounded by a crowd of people male and female. Beside the Prince was his cousin, Ramonja. Ravonino and Laihova observed with a gush of feeling which may be understood but not described that Rafaravavy and Ra-Ruth were among the ladies.
Let my orders be obeyed if Ramonja is guilty. Let him be a warning to others in the palace, for it has come to my ears that some of our courtiers are hankering after this religion that seems to have turned my people mad. Indeed it is said that some related to yourself are among them."
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