Thou mayest inform
thy brothers and cousin that we shall call and see them presently."
Perreeza embraced the opportunity, and, thanking the officer with one of
her peculiar smiles, hurried to their apartment.
"Back again, precious Perreeza!" cried Azariah, hastening to meet her.
"And did our sister see the king's officer and his young daughter, of
whom Barzello spoke?"
"I did!" exclaimed his sister, while unusual joy beamed in her
countenance.
"And from thy countenance I am prepared to judge that the interview has
been a happy one," said her cousin Daniel.
"Never was there a happier interview, cousin. The noble officer's
kindness is unbounded, and his daughter is one of the loveliest beings I
ever beheld."
"Perreeza, I trust, will not forget the kindness of Barzello, in the
warmth of her gratitude to her new friend," said Azariah.
"Never fear that, my dear brother. The remembrance of Barzello's kindness
is too deeply graven on Perreeza's heart to be ever forgotten; and while
I remain under the roof of the king's officer, I shall daily become more
and more deeply indebted to the kind Barzello.
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