"
Silent tears of joy coursed down the cheeks of both sister and brothers.
They were so affected by the result of their effort, together with the
unaffected tenderness of Barzello, that for a short interval they could
in no wise give utterance to their feelings. Perreeza was the first to
break the spell.
"The most excellent Barzello will please accept the humble thanks of an
orphan maiden of Judah, for his kind regards. The God of the fatherless
and motherless will surely reward his servant, and cause blessings and
prosperity to rest on his household. Thy kindness shall not be forgotten.
Our daily prayers shall ascend to the God of Judah in thy behalf, with
the smoke of our morning and evening sacrifices."
"And I trust the youthful maiden of Judah," said the officer, in a voice
far from being firm, "will live to see many happy years in the fair land
of the Chaldeans."
The interview was at an end, and the youths of Judah quietly directed
their footsteps to that beautiful mansion which was well known in that
vicinity as the "House of Amonober.
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