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In the meantime, let brave Scherirah, with his whole division, surround the palace, as if unconscious of the mighty work. Then come you forward, show, if it need, with tears, the fated body to the soldiery, and announce the Theocracy. 'It is the Lord who speaks, said Abidan, who was doubtless prepared for the proposition. 'He has delivered them into our hands.
I was thinking of sending you against this Arslan, but perhaps 'tis better that I should go myself. These are moments one should not seem to shrink, and yet we know not how affairs may run; no, we know not. The capital, the surrounding province: one disaster and these false Moslemin may rise against us. I should stay here, but if I leave Scherirah, I leave myself.
I am not one of those mealy-mouthed youths, full of their own deeds and lip-worship, Sire, but I have a life devoted to your service, and ready at all times to peril all things. 'I know that, Scherirah, I know it; I feel it deeply. What think you of these movements? 'They are not ill combined, and yet I doubt not your Majesty will prove your fortunes most triumphant.
The dawn is near at hand, the stars are still shining. The air is very pleasant. Tomorrow will be a great day, Scherirah, for Israel and for you. You lead the attack. A moment in my tent, my brave Scherirah! The dawn broke; a strong column of the Hebrews, commanded by Scherirah, poured down upon the centre of the army of the caliph.
'Why, so we think, great sir; and say the word, and twenty thousand spears will guard the Ark. I'll answer for my men. Stout Scherirah looks grimly on the Moabites. A word from thee, and the whole Syrian army will join our banner, the Lion of Judah, that shall be our flag. The tyrant and his satraps, let them die, and then the rest must join us.
'I almost wish I had been a Jew, exclaimed Scherirah, musing. 'My mother was a good woman. 'The Jews are very rich, said the third robber. 'When you get to Jerusalem, David, you will see the Christians, continued Scherirah. 'The accursed Giaours, exclaimed Kisloch, 'we are all against them. 'With their white faces, exclaimed the negro. 'And their blue eyes, said the Indian.
What then was the horror, the consternation of Alroy, when Benaiah, dashing up to him, informed him that the long-expected succours consisted of the united forces of Scherirah and Abidan, and had attacked him in the rear. Human genius could afford no resource. The exhausted Hebrews, whose energies had been tasked to the utmost, were surrounded.
Alroy, in consequence of this information, despatched orders to Scherirah, to join him with his division instantly, and leave the capital to its fate. They passed again the mountains of Kerrund, and joined Abner and the army of Media, thirty thousand strong, on the river Abzah.
'A bold plan, said Jabaster, musing, 'and yet I like it. 'Tis quick, and that is something. I think 'tis sure. 'It cannot fail, exclaimed Zalmunna, 'for if the flame ascend not, still we are but where we were. 'I am for it, said Scherirah. 'Well, then, said Jabaster, 'so let it be. Tomorrow's eve will see us here again prepared. Good night. 'Good night, holy Priest.
The fortifications of the Serail resisted all the efforts of the rebels. Scherirah remained in his quarters, with his troops under arms, and recalled the small force that he had originally sent out as much to watch the course of events as to assist Abidan.
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