"The officer of the king of the Chaldeans is always happy to meet his
young friends, and will consider it a great pleasure to add to their
comfort and happiness. And this young damsel, I am led to believe, is
your sister of whom ye spake this morning."
"This is Perreeza, our sister," replied Azariah; "her sense of obligation
to our noble friend for his generous feelings in her behalf, has prompted
her to embrace the privilege of appearing in person, to acknowledge her
deep gratitude."
"It gives me much pleasure to behold your sister, but I am not aware of
any service rendered that calls for a great amount of gratitude."
"Thy servants," said Azariah, "in compliance with the directions received
this morning, are in thy presence to learn the will of the king, in
regard to thy servants' request, as made known to him through the
intervention of his generous officer."
"Ye did well to come at the appointed hour. I am always well pleased with
strict punctuality. I am happy to inform you, that your request in regard
to your sister is very readily granted; and, moreover, the king has given
me particular directions to see that she has everything requisite to her
perfect comfort in journeying, which directions will be obeyed with the
utmost pleasure.
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