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"Thy servants," replied Daniel, "are overwhelmed with thy kindness, and
hope, in some sphere, by a true and honest deportment, to be able to show
their benefactor that his kindness is duly appreciated."
"And how does our young maid of Judah feel after her long journey?" asked
Barzello, as he smilingly approached Perreeza.
"Thy maid of Judah is in good health; and being so well provided for on
her journey, she experienced but a very slight inconvenience."
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"But she must be further provided for. She must have a permanent home in
the vicinity of her brothers. An officer of the king, in the city, with
whom I am well acquainted, having learned something of the history and
deportment of this your sister, would desire her, if not contrary to her
wishes, to be an inmate of his house, and a companion for his only
child--a maiden of sixteen summers. Would this be acceptable to the young
damsel?"
"Abundantly acceptable, most kind Barzello!" said Perreeza. "Thy young
handmaid is ready at any time to do the pleasure of her protector.
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