"
"And how does our young friend from Judah enjoy the society of her
Chaldean friends?"
"Thy young handmaiden enjoys their society much," modestly replied
Perreeza. "If she stands in any danger, it must be from an excess of
kindness."
"I trust the maid of Judah will sustain no material injury from any
amount of kindness received in my house," said Barzello, laughing. "If
she does, she must charge it to herself; for, under the circumstances, to
be less kind is entirely out of our power."
"Barzello," cried the visitor, "thy house is a famous spot for officers
to forget their great hurry. Come, my good friend, business is pressing;
let us be away. A good-day to the 'two beauties instead of one.'"
And the two officers hurried from the apartment, entered a chariot, and
were on their way to the appointed place.
"A charming damsel that, Barzello."
"All of that, my worthy friend."
"What are her literary attainments?"
"All that Judah's capital could bestow."
"How will she compare with the refined maids of Babylon?"
"She will compare favorably with the most polished in Chaldea.
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