"
"Our kind friend, Barzello," said Hananiah, "has promised to call on us
ere the sun sets."
"And he will certainly fulfill his promise," said Mishael.
"We have proved him a genuine and a wise counselor," said Daniel.
"And his loving-kindness shall ever remain deeply graven on our
memories," said Azariah.
"Perreeza hopes," said the sister, "that it may be her good providence to
be always near the good man, where she may often see his smiling face."
"Our excellent master, under the direction of the King of kings, will
order all things for the best," said Hananiah.
"Let us always remember the parting admonitions of our good Prophet,"
said Mishael, "and calmly submit our all to the wisdom of the Keeper of
Israel."
"Even so, amen!" replied the others.
Quick footsteps were heard without. The door opened, and Barzello entered
the apartment. The youths unitedly arose, and bowed low, in humble token
of respect to the noble officer.
"I trust my young friends from Judah find these apartments a comfortable
resting place.
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