I was more sedate than usual,
though entering into the spirit of the occasion. At that late hour the
watchmen, or guards, of the city found it necessary to interfere and
check our hilarity. A fight ensued in which I took part. Being recognized
by one of the officers, I fled the city rather than face the disgrace of
trial and punishment. Taking leave of my sisters, I was soon far from the
land of my birth. My last act was to present to my favorite sister the
harp which thou hast seen and heard to-night.
"My dear friend, judge of my surprise and joy when I recognized in the
maid of Judah one of my own relatives. The beautiful and noble orphan who
is your daughter's companion in this house is none other than my own
niece.
"I feel that my long neglect of my surviving relatives makes me unworthy
even to serve them, but I am determined now that this sweet damsel shall
share in my wealth and enjoy all the advantages which my efforts can
obtain for her, together with her worthy brothers.
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